Jive Turkey

November 07, 2018

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6-8

Turkey:
2 gallons brine ( recipe below )
Jive Turkey Seasoning ( recipe below )
18 pounds turkey
Brine:
2 gallons water ( divided )
4 onions ( quartered )
8 carrots ( chopped )
8 celery stalks ( chopped )
4 tablespoons dried thyme
4 tablespoons dried rosemary
1 cup table salt
1/2 cup sugar
Jive Turkey Seasoning:
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
Turkey Gravy:
4 cups turkey stock/chicken broth
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all purpose flour
to taste salt and pepper

For the brine: Bring two quarts of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add onions, carrots and celery then reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer for one hour. Remove from heat and add thyme and...
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Nutritions

Calories
2215

Sodium
1462mg
60% DV

Fat
136g
210% DV

Protein
233g
467% DV

Carbs
53g
18% DV

Fiber
30g
121% DV