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Citrus-Marinated Turkey
By á-174535
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Servings 12
Preparation time 30
Cooking time 320
- BRINED TURKEY:
- 1 gallon water
- 2 cups apple cider
- 2 cups kosher salt
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 (15-pound) fresh turkey (giblets and neck reserved)
- MARINADE:
- 10 roasted garlic cloves (see Note)
- 10 raw garlic cloves
- 1 3/4 cups plus 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons dried oregano
- 3 chipotles in adobo
- 2 tablespoons annatto paste (see Note)
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- TURKEY:
- 9 cups chicken or turkey stock or low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- Reserved turkey giblets and neck (liver discarded)
- 3 shallots, coarsely chopped
- 2 carrots, coarsely chopped
- 2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
- 1 onion, coarsely chopped
- 10 roasted garlic cloves (see Note)
- 8 black peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Brining and marinating the bird make this recipe especially succulent, takes some effort but the results are amazin...
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Dry Brined-Herb Roasted Turkey
By ruthg
Skip the cumbersome wet brines that call for soaking turkey and making the skin flabby
- 3 tablespoons kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons rubbed sage
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 whole fresh or frozen turkey, thawed, 12 to 14 pounds
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- Wooden picks
- Kitchen string
- Vegetable cooking spray
Good Eats Roast Turkey
By ruthg
Get a super juicy and crispy turkey with this Good Eats Roast Turkey recipe
- BRINE:
- 1 (14 to 16-pounds) frozen young turkey
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 gallon vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 1/2 teaspoons allspice berries
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped candied ginger
- 1 gallon heavily iced water
- AROMATICS:
- 1 red apple, sliced
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 cup water
- 4 sprigs rosemary
- 6 leaves sage
- Canola oil
Cajun Brined Turkey Two Ways
By Booper-2
Add a kick to you bird this season with this Cajun Brined Turkey recipe, with instructions for the Big Green Egg or...
- 1/2 cup Spanish paprika
- 1/4 cup New Mexican chile powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chile de arbol
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
- 1 1/2 cups kosher salt
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 4 whole cloves garlic
- 2 fresh bay leaves
- 1 large Spanish onion, quartered
- 1 (12-pound) fresh turkey
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- Special equipment: 3 cups hickory or apple chips if desired, soaked in cold water for 1 hour
Roast Turkey with Pepperoni
By DreiFromBK
Keep your roast turkey moist by stuffing thin slices of pepperoni under the skin
- 1 (12 to 14 pound) turkey
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1/2 pound pepperoni, thinly sliced
- 1 preserved lemon, halved lengthwise, pulp discarded and rind sliced 1/2-inch thick, plus 2 teaspoons minced rind
- 12 large sage leaves, plus 2 sprigs
- 2 rosemary sprigs
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons thyme, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel
- Pepper
Roasted Turkey Breast Tenderloins
By á-170995
Roasted turkey is definitely a comfort food, and the leftovers of this simple turkey breast tenderloin recipe are g...
- 2 (1-pound each) turkey breast tenderloins
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Stuffed Turkey Breast with Pancetta, Sage Pesto, Cranberry Glaze & Sweet Potato Purée
By á-74973
Try this recipe for a creative twist to the traditional Thanksgiving turkey meal! Pancetta, sage pesto and cranberr
- 4 turkey breasts
- 2 cups sage
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 3 tablespoon panko
- 4 slices pancetta
- 2 large sweet potatoes, diced into 2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1/4 cup cranberries
Cajun Turkey Injection Sauce
By AzWench
This is the classic solution injected into the meat of turkeys that are fried Cajun style
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup liquid crab boil
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Roast Turkey Breast
By á-25010
Every day is a special occasion when you serve this roast turkey seasoned with lemon and Italian spices
- 1 whole turkey breast on the bone (about 6-1/2-pounds)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can chicken broth
Cajun Deep-Fried Turkey
By KennySD
Give your deep-fried Thanksgiving turkey a fun Cajun twist with a variety of seasonings that will make you think yo...
- RUB SEASONING:
- 1 (12-pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
- 4 to 5 gallon peanut oil
- 1/2 cup kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons onion powder
- 3 tablespoons black pepper
- 3 tablespoons white pepper
- 2 tablespoons sweet basil
- 2 teaspoons bay leaves ground
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons file powder
- 3 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
- INJECTOR SEASOING:
- 2 cups butter
- 1/4 cup onion juice
- 1/4 cup garlic juice
- 1/4 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 (7-ounce) beer
Roast Turkey with Truffle Butter (Ina Garten)
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
I know, right? Truffle Butter sounds so pretentious
- 1 (12 to 14-pound) fresh turkey, with giblets removed
- 3 ounces white truffle butter, room temperature
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Large bunch fresh thyme
- 1 large onion, unpeeled and cut in eighths
- 1 whole head garlic, unpeeled and cut in half crosswise
- Good olive oil
- Note: I found truffle butter at my local Costco, and it wasn't as expensive as I thought.
Turkey Breast with Spinach-Feta Stuffing
By á-23579
A great meal for the holidays or anytime of the year! This Turkey Breast with Spinach-Feta Stuffing will have famil
- 4 tablespoons water, divided
- 1 (6 ounce) package pre-washed baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 1/4 cup shallots, finely chopped, divided
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon dry breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
- 1 (1 3/4-pound) boneless turkey breast half
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 3/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Oregano sprigs (optional)
Deep-Fried Cajun Turkey
By Valarie
This Deep-Fried Cajun Turkey recipe yields succulent and juicy turkey with a crispy golden browned skin
- 1 (8 to 10 pound) turkey
- Peanut oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with Gravy (that almost makes itself!)
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Our family can eat turkey breast throughout the year
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 onion, chopped medium
- 1 carrot, chopped medium (I did't peel it)
- 1 celery rib, chopped medium
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed (I only used 2 garlic cloves)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional, but flavorful)
- 2 fresh thyme sprigs
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 (6 to 7-pound) turkey breast, trimmed
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Convection Roasted Turkey Breast
By Silvermama
Convection Roasted Turkey Breast is the perfect mixture of crisp on the outside, moist on the inside
- 4 to 6 pound fresh turkey breast or halved breast, bone in, skin on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup soft butter or margarine
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
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- 3 tablespoons salt
- 3 tablespoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons celery seeds
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- 1 apple, cored, quartered
- 1 orange, quartered
- 1 red onion, peeled, quartered
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Buried Split Roasted Turkey with...
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- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 bottle red wine
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- 8 turkey wings separated at joints, tips removed, rinsed well and patted dry
- 8 tablespoons Emeril's Essence seasoning
- 2 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons hot sauce
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
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Bourbon & Orange Brined Turkey
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- 2 gallons cold water
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups bourbon
- 1 cup kosher salt, such as Morton’s brand
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large navel orange, sliced into 6 wedges
- 2 bay leaves, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 3-inch cinnamon stick, coarsely broken
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- One 12 to 14 pound turkey, defrosted if frozen, giblets removed. Deep frying recommended maximum bird is 15 pounds. Smaller is ideal.
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- 1 large navel orange, sliced into 6 wedges
- Several sprigs of fresh herbs, such as sage, thyme, rosemary, etc.
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, melted
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- 1 (12 to 16-pound) turkey
- 6 quarts water
- 1 1/2 cups kosher salt
- 1 cup honey
- 1 handful fresh sage leaves
- 6 fresh garlic cloves, peeled and left whole
- 2 tablespoons cracked black pepper
- 2 ounces your favorite spice rub
- 4 to 5 gallons Peanut Oil, for frying
- Turkey fryer and burner
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