Description
A soul-warming dish that captures the essence of Southern family gatherings with a delightful blend of maple and apple flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 3/4 cup Kosher salt
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 quarts apple juice
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons maple extract
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons real maple syrup
Instructions
- Combine the Kosher salt and cinnamon stick with 4 cups of water in a large pot. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the salt dissolves completely.
- Let it cool for about 5 minutes.
- Mix in the apple juice, apple cider vinegar, maple extract, and allspice.
- Place the turkey in a large pot and pour the brine mixture over it, ensuring it’s completely submerged.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.
- Rinse the turkey with cold water and pat it dry.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees or prepare your smoker.
- Melt the butter with maple syrup and coat the turkey.
- Add water to the baking pan, place the turkey in, and roast for approximately 90 minutes, brushing with the glaze halfway through.
- Check for an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
The flavors deepen with time, so save leftovers for sandwiches or casseroles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Brining and Roasting
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg