Apple And Tea Brine Injected Rubbed And Deep Fried Turkey Recipes

Steps:

• In a very large pot (big enough to hold turkey) bring all the brine ingredients but turkey to boil then lower heat to simmer for 5 minutes.
• Remove tea bags and cool.
• Add washed turkey to cooled apple mixture and cover with ice cold water making sure turkey is completely submerged adding more water if needed.
• Refrigerate for 10 to 15 hours just so the turkey absorbs the brine.
• Meanwhile make injection liquid by adding cup butter, olive oil, garlic, rosemary, sage and cracked black pepper to season in a pot. Bring to a slow simmer for 10 to 15 minutes removing any water for butter and bringing out the flavors of the herbs.
• Cool drain herbs and garlic set aside for placing under the skin of the turkey.
• Remove turkey from brine discard brine and rinse turkey towel dry inside and out.
• Inject dry turkey in breasts and thighs the night before cooking with the butter mixture.
• Take the garlic and herbs that was set aside and place under the skin of the turkey.
• Place the turkey uncovered on a rack in the refrigerator overnight.
• Heat peanut oil to 350°F.
• Rub turkey with any oil mixture that escaped while sitting overnight then rub inside and out of turkey with dry rub mixture.
• Tie legs and wings to body with cotton string.
• Lower breast side up into hot oil.
• Be cautious of hot splattering oil.
• Maintain oil temp at 350°F.
• Fry 3 minutes a pound till 180°F.
• Remove from oil and rest for 15 minutes.
• Carve and eat.

Steps:

• Combine vegetable broth, kosher salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, allspice berries, and ginger in a large stockpot over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt. Bring to a boil, remove brine from heat, cool to room temperature, and refrigerate brine until chilled, at least 4 hours. Add ice water, apple, onion, cinnamon stick, 1 cup water, rosemary, and sage leaves to brine just before using.

Steps:

• In a whole-turkey-size stockpot, whisk brown sugar, mustard, salt and cayenne.
• Gradually whisk in water, and then add thyme and garlic.
• Add turkey, cover and brine in refrigerator for 35 hours.
• If you cannot fit the pot in your refrigerator, you can place it in an ice chest or other container (keep an eye on your ice).
• Bring the oil to 375° in your turkey fryer - this can take up to an hour.
• Remove turkey from brine and pat it dry inside and out with paper towels.
• If your family or guests are salt-sensitive wash the turkey thoroughly then pat until it is dry as you can get it with paper towels.
• Transfer the turkey to a frying basket, breast side up.
• Lower into oil and fry for 3 minutes per pound, 36 minutes.
• Lift the basket out of the fryer and drain the turkey on a rack set over a rimmed baking sheet or pan for about 15 minutes.
• Carve and serve.
• Take extra care with the hot oil - Any hotter than 375F and you risk it catching fire.

Steps:

• Marinade Instructions:.
• Combine the Worcestershire, crab& shrimp boil, apple cider, honey, beer, 1 tbs salt, allspice, Emeril's essence, 1/4 tsp cayenne and ground cloves in a blender and puree on high for 4-6 minutes.
• Using a marinade injector, inject the breast, wings, thighs, legs and back with the marinade.
• Rub Instructions:.
• Combine the remaining salt, cayenne and pepper.
• Rub the turkey with the mixture.
• Place the turkey in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
• Frying Instructions:.
• Heat the peanut oil to 350 degrees F.
• Place turkey in peanut oil and cook the turkey for 3-5 minutes per pound.
• Remove the turkey from the oil when the internal temperature reaches 170- 180 degrees F.
• Place on paper towel to drain.
• Let the turkey rest for 15-20 minutes prior to carving.

Steps:

• Line a cooler with a large food safe bag. Combine the apple juice, water, and salt in the bag; stir until the salt is dissolved; add the garlic.
• To use: Lie your turkey into the brine with the breast-side down; add more water to submerge turkey completely if needed. Pour the ice over the turkey. Seal the bag and close the cooler; allow to sit overnight.

Steps:

• NOTES: THOROUGHLY STUDY ARTICLES (OR WATCH YOUTUBE VIDEOS) REGARDING SAFETY HAZARD PREVENTION WHEN DEEP-FRYING TURKEY. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND PREPARE THIS RECIPE ONLY IF YOU HAVE A BARBOUR 1118 32-QUART STAINLESS STEEL TURKEY DEEP FRYER SET (WITH ACCOMPANYING INSTRUCTIONS, DEEP-FRYING BASKET, RACK AND HOOK). THE ENTIRE SET CAN PURCHASED ONLINE FOR AS LOW AS $92.00.DO NOT BRINE TURKEY IF USING PRE-BRINED TURKEY (TURKEY ENHANCED IN A SALINE SOLUTION OR BROTH; CHECK INGREDIENT LABEL). (STEP ONE): PLACE a large colander in sink; REMOVE neck and gizzards from one fresh (or properly, completely thawed) 14-16 pound turkey (save neck and gizzards for stuffing and/or gravy if desired); RINSE turkey inside and out under cold running water above colander; ALLOW to drain; MEASURE the BRINE ingredients into a sterilized 5 gallon bucket: 8 quarts (32 cups) water, 3/4 cup unseasoned meat tenderizer, and 6 tablespoons MSG.
• SLOWLY lower turkey into the bucket with brine; COVER turkey; ADJUST refrigerator racks to fit the 5 gallon bucket; PLACE bucket in refrigerator for 12 (and up to) 24 hours (if desired you may inject the brine solution into turkey evenly, using a poultry brine injector).
• MIX the 1/4 cup Recipe #422315 in a medium bowl (use seasoning mix only without adding flour).
• REMOVE turkey from brine after marinating; SET turkey again in the large colander in sink; ALLOW turkey to drain in colander; PAT turkey as dry as possible; LOOSEN skin from turkey from the neck end by sliding fingers under the skin to the end of the breast without tearing skin; GENEROUSLY apply the seasoned RUB mixture well under the beast skin, on the outer skin, and in the inner cavities; PLACE seasoned turkey into a roasting pan; COVER; PLACE into refrigerator; ALLOW turkey to absorb seasonings for 8-12 hours.
• REMOVE turkey from refrigerator; UNCOVER turkey; ALLOW to rest at room temperature for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
• POUR 4 gallons vegetable oil or peanut oil into 32-quart stainless steel turkey deep frying pot; PLACE pot over a sturdy outdoor propane burner; SLOWLY heat FRYING OIL to 250°F; USE a deep-frying thermometer to moniter heat.
• CAREFULLY and slowly lower the deep-fryng rack with hook containing brined turkey into the preheated frying fat; RAISE the oil temperature to 295°F.
• SET timer for 55 minutes; MAINTAIN oil temperature between 275°F and not over 300°F (check the oil temperature often using a deep-frying thermometer).
• STEADILY pull the hook with rack to lift turkey; TEST the temperature of the turkey in the deepest part of where the thigh and breast meet without touching the bone, using a probe instant-read meat thermometer; CAREFULLY pull turkey from the hot oil when an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast reads at least 165°F, and in the thigh, 180°F; PLACE turkey on a well-placed large cutting board to rest; TENT turkey loosely with foil.
• ALLOW turkey to rest between 20-30 minutes, without piercing or carving turkey in the meantime; CARVE turkey properly for maximum enjoyment; SERVE immediately and enjoy!