How to Brine and Roast Turkey with Homemade Gravy | Chew Out Loud
"Here's our tried-and-true recipe for how to brine and roast tender, juicy turkey. Plus gravy so good you just have to try it for yourself......"
INGREDIENTS
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For the Brine:
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1 cup table salt
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1/2 cup tightly pack brown sugar
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1 gallon vegetable stock
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1 TB whole black peppercorns
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1 tsp ground ginger
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1 tsp ground allspice
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plenty of ice and water
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For the Dry Rub:
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2 Tbsp Granulated Garlic
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2 Tbsp Freshly ground pepper
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1 Tsp Kosher salt
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For the Turkey:
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1 large frozen turkey (roughly 16-20 lbs)
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1 apple, quartered
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2 onions, quartered
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1 cinnamon stick
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1 cup water
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4 sprigs rosemary
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6 large leaves sage
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4 carrots, roughly cut
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4 celery stalks, roughly cut
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For the Au Jus (sauce-like gravy):
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4 TB olive oil
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Giblets and neck from turkey
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10 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed flat
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1 onion, roughly cut into pieces
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4 carrots, sliced into 1/4″ coins
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4 stalks celery, cut into 1/4″ pieces
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6 quarts water
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