This apple cider-brined turkey is moist and delicious as-is, but it tastes even better when drizzled with a rich apple cider sauce. Try this elegant brined turkey recipe for your next thanksgiving or christmas dinner.
Ingredients For Apple Cider-Ginger Brined Turkey Recipe
5.5 cup Apple cider
1 cup Finely chopped fresh ginger
0.75 cup Kosher salt
0.5 cup Packed brown sugar
3 Bay leaves
1 inch 2 2x strips orange peel
1 tablespoon Whole black peppercorns
4 Whole cloves
12 cup Ice water
8 pound 1 fresh or frozen turkey, thawed if frozen
1 Recipe cider sauce
4 cup Apple cider
2 tablespoon Cold water
2 teaspoon Cornstarch
0.25 cup Butter
1 teaspoon Grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon Finely shredded orange peel
Nutrition value
558
calories per serving
22 g Fat63 g Protein25 g Carbs5 g FiberOther
Current Totals
22 g Fat
63 g Protein
25 g Carbs
5 g Fiber
MacroNutrients
Carbs
25 g
Protein
63 g
Fiber
5 g
Fats
Fat
22 g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
107 mg
Iron
6 mg
Vitamin A
26 mcg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
6 mg
Vitamin B6
2 mg
Vitamin B9
45 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
7 mg
Vitamin E
2 mg
Copper
2 mcg
Magnesium
96 mg
Manganese
2 mg
Phosphorus
619 mg
Selenium
63 mcg
Zinc
9 mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
