Photo: Claudio Schwarz
Cider-Brined Turkey with Star Anise and Cinnamon
11 ingredients
Makes 10 to 12 servings
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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 ·
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