Cider-Brined Turkey Recipe

Name: Cider-Brined Turkey Recipe
Ingredients: 1 gallon apple cider or juice; 1-3/4 cups kosher salt; 1 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon dried minced onion; 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon crushed juniper berries; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 3 bottles (12 ounces each) dark beer, chilled; 6 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth, chilled; 2 turkey-size oven roasting bags; 1 turkey (18 to 20 pounds); 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

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"My family had been going through some rough times, and when we were finally able to get together for Thanksgiving one year, I made this turkey. It brings back such good memories of joyful family gatherings. —Nicole Keller, Waterford, Pennsylvania..."

INGREDIENTS

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1 gallon apple cider or juice

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1-3/4 cups kosher salt

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1 cup sugar

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1 tablespoon dried minced onion

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1 tablespoon whole peppercorns

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2 garlic cloves, minced

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1 teaspoon crushed juniper berries

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1 teaspoon dried marjoram

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1 teaspoon dried sage leaves

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1 teaspoon dried thyme

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3 bottles (12 ounces each) dark beer, chilled

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6 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth, chilled

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2 turkey-size oven roasting bags

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1 turkey (18 to 20 pounds)

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1/2 cup butter, melted

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1/2 teaspoon salt

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1/2 teaspoon pepper

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