Apple Cider Roast Turkey
 
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Recipe type: Main Dish
Serves: 14 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 14-lb fresh Honeysuckle White whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
  • 1 gallon ice water*
  • 1 gallon apple cider
  • 1 cup kosher salt
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp sage
  • 1 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp flour
  • 1 onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 large oven bag
Instructions
  1. Rinse turkey and pat dry.
  2. In a large bucket or reclosable bag, combine water, apple cider, kosher salt, and brown sugar. Place turkey in bucket or bag and place in refrigerator or cover and place in a cool place. Brine for 6 to 8 hours.
  3. Set oven to 350 degrees.
  4. Remove turkey and discard brine. Rinse turkey thoroughly and pat dry.
  5. Tie legs together with baking twine. In a small bowl, combine sage, poultry seasoning, and garlic powder. Set aside.
  6. Brush olive oil all over turkey and rub with herb mixture.
  7. Pour flour into oven bag and shake to coat the inside.
  8. Place bag in roasting pan and spread onion wedges on the bottom of the bag.
  9. Place turkey in bag and close bag, using baking twine or fasteners included in your oven bag box. Place pan on bottom rack of oven, making sure bag does not hang outside of pan.
  10. Roast turkey for 2 hours, or until thermometer inserted at thickest part of the thigh reads 180 degrees.
  11. Remove from oven and allow to sit in bag for 15 minutes. Cut bag open and transfer the turkey to a cutting board to carve. Enjoy!
Notes
*If using a large bag to brine the turkey in, you don't need to add ice to your water.
Recipe by Simple, Sweet & Savory at https://www.simplesweetsavory.com/apple-cider-roast-turkey/