How to Make Lauren's Apple Cider Roast Turkey - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thanksgiving is a time for indulging in delicious dishes and spending quality time with loved ones. And what better way to celebrate the holiday than with a mouthwatering, succulent roast turkey? If you're looking to elevate your Thanksgiving feast this year, look no further than Lauren's Apple Cider Roast Turkey.

This recipe is a perfect blend of sweet and savory, with the addition of apple cider adding a delightful autumnal touch to the traditional roast turkey. Whether you're a sea...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
  • 1 ½ gallons water
  • 1 gallon apple cider
  • 1 ½ cups kosher salt
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning

Information

  • Servings: 15
  • Yield: 1 whole turkey

  • Rinse turkey inside and out with cold water; pat dry with paper towels.
  • Mix water, apple cider, kosher salt, and sugar in a large pot or 5-gallon food-grade bucket, stirring to dissolve salt and sugar. Submerge turkey in brine, cover the container, and place in refrigerator, 8 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Remove turkey from brine and discard used brine. Place turkey breast-side up into a roasting pan; pat turkey and cavity dry with paper towels. Loosen turkey skin over breast and thighs with your fingers.
  • Mix olive oil, thyme, and poultry seasoning in a small bowl. Rub seasoned oil over turkey and underneath loosened skin. Cover turkey loosely with aluminum foil.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of a thigh, not touching bone, reads 165 to 175 degrees F (75 to 80 degrees C), 4 to 4 1/2 hours. Remove foil tent about 45 minutes before end of roasting time to let skin brown. Let turkey rest 30 to 45 minutes before carving.
  • Nutrition

    952 cal.

    • Total Fat: 38g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 286mg
    • Sodium: 9387mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Total Sugars: 44g
    • Protein: 98g
    • Calcium: 103mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 981mg