Apple Cider Turkey Brine

Blair Lonergan, The Seasoned Mom

November 04, 2020

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This apple cider turkey brine creates a moist, flavorful, and tender roasted turkey with a rich, golden brown, crispy skin. You'll love the sweet and savory combination of apple cider, orange juice, onion, garlic, rosemary, thyme and bay leaves. It's the perfect holiday entrée for your Thanksgiving or Christmas table!

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For the Brine:
4 c apple cider
1.75 gallons water
2 cups coarse kosher salt
Juice from 1 orange
1 T pepper
3 dried bay leaves
6 sprigs fresh rosemary
8 sprigs fresh thyme
8 cloves garlic
1 small onion
For Roasting:
12-16 lbs. whole turkey
2 T butter
1 c water

In a large pot, combine apple cider, water, orange juice, kosher salt, pepper, bay leaves, rosemary, thyme, garlic and onion. Bring to a simmer over high heat. You do not need to rapidly boil the...
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Nutritions

Calories
1224

Sodium
728mg
30% DV

Fat
100g
155% DV

Protein
119g
239% DV

Carbs
13g
4% DV

Fiber
16g
67% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 45g 229%

Polysaturated Fat 20g 130%

Monosaturated Fat 34g 213%

Cholesterol 532mg 178%

Sodium 728mg 30%

Potassium 1544mg 44%

Protein 119g 239%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 16g 67%

Sugar 6g 12%

Vitamin A 3177IU 63%

Vitamin B6 11mg 566%

Vitamin C 65mg 108%

Calcium 244mg 24%

Iron 16mg 93%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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100 g Cheese
1 pinch Salt
1 pinch Pepper

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Nutritions

Calories
384

Sodium
1424mg
59% DV

Fat
28g
43% DV

Protein
23g
46% DV

Carbs
5g
1% DV

Fiber
1g
6% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 19g 97%

Polysaturated Fat 0.84g 5%

Monosaturated Fat 8g 50%

Cholesterol 79mg 26%

Sodium 1424mg 59%

Potassium 341mg 9%

Protein 23g 46%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 1g 6%

Sugar 3g 7%

Vitamin A 879IU 17%

Vitamin B6 0.19mg 9%

Vitamin C 1mg 2%

Calcium 601mg 60%

Iron 0.32mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Christmas Stollen

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This traditional German Christmas Stollen bread is a festive addition to your holiday celebration! The rich, buttery sweet bread is studded with a variety of dried fruits like cranberries, cherries and raisins, nuts, subtle notes of citrus, and plenty of warm spices. Finish it off with a blizzard of powdered sugar, grab a warm cup of coffee, and settle in for the ultimate cozy treat!

For the Fruit:
1 c raisins
1/3 c golden raisins
1/3 c sweetened dried cranberries
1/3 c dried cherries
3 T dark rum or orange juice
For the Sponge:
2 packets active dry yeast
1/4 c warm water
2/3 c whole milk
1 t honey
1 c all purpose flour
For the Dough:
1/3 c honey
1 egg
1/2 c salted butter
1 T lemon zest
1 t salt
1/2 t ground nutmeg
1/2 c chopped nuts
3-4 c all purpose flour
vegetable oil ( for coating the bowl )
For the Filling:
2 T salted butter
2 t ground cinnamon
3 T granulated sugar
For the Topping:
1/2 c confectioners sugar

2 loaves

PREPARE FRUIT