Apple Cider-Ginger Brined Turkey Recipe

Recipe By Better Homes and Gardens

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.

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2hr 45minstotal
20minsPrep
1 day Cook
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Ingredients for Apple Cider-Ginger Brined Turkey Recipe

  • 0.46 cup Apple cider
  • 0.08 cup Finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 0.06 cup Kosher salt
  • 1/25 cup Packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 Bay leaves
  • 0.08 inch 2 2x strips orange peel
  • 0.08 tablespoon Whole black peppercorns
  • 0.33 Whole cloves
  • 1 cup Ice water
  • 0.67 pound 1 fresh or frozen turkey, thawed if frozen
  • 0.08 Recipe cider sauce
  • 0.33 cup Apple cider
  • 0.17 tablespoon Cold water
  • 0.17 teaspoon Cornstarch
  • 1/50 cup Butter
  • 0.08 teaspoon Grated fresh ginger
  • 0.08 teaspoon Finely shredded orange peel
Nutrition
value
558
calories per serving
22 g Fat63 g Protein25 g Carbs5 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    22g
  • Protein
    63g
  • Carbs
    25g
  • Fiber
    5g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    25g
  • Protein
    63g
  • Fiber
    5g

Fats

  • Fat
    22g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    107mg
  • Iron
    6mg
  • Vitamin A
    26mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    6mg
  • Vitamin B6
    2mg
  • Vitamin B9
    45mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    7mg
  • Vitamin E
    2mg
  • Copper
    2mcg
  • Magnesium
    96mg
  • Manganese
    2mg
  • Phosphorus
    619mg
  • Selenium
    63mcg
  • Zinc
    9mg
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
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Recipe By Better Homes and Gardens