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Cider-Brined Turkey with Star Anise and Cinnamon
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Cider-Brined Turkey with Star Anise and Cinnamon

11 ingredients Makes 10 to 12 servings openrecipes
Cider-Brined Turkey with Star Anise and Cinnamon
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

264
Calories
8g
Protein
1g
Fat
63g
Carbs

Counts 11 of 12 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Apple Cider 1 medium (182g) 95
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Shiitake 1/2 cup (73g) 34
Mushroom 1/2 cup sliced (35g) 15
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Star Anise 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

  • 2 quarts plus 1 cup apple cider
  • 1 cup kosher salt plus more
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar
  • 16 whole black peppercorns
  • 8 whole star anise pods plus more for garnish
  • 6 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 6 scallions, white parts only, trimmed, split lengthwise
  • 6 1/4"-thick slices unpeeled ginger
  • 5 dried shiitake mushrooms
  • 2 3"-4" cinnamon sticks plus more

Directions

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By epicurious · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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