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Lauren's Apple Cider Roast Turkey
Photo: Claudio Schwarz

Lauren's Apple Cider Roast Turkey

8 ingredients 1 whole turkey openrecipes
Lauren's Apple Cider Roast Turkey

"The most delicious turkey ever! The brine is well worth the extra time the night before; the result is a juicy, perfectly seasoned turkey. A brined turkey cooks 20-30 minutes faster; keep that in mind when consulting roasting charts. Enjoy!"

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

432
Calories
32g
Protein
18g
Fat
38g
Carbs

Counts 6 of 7 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Apple Cider 1 medium (182g) 95
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
  • 1 1/2 gallons water
  • 1 gallon apple cider
  • 1 1/2 cups kosher salt
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning

Directions

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