Buttermilk-Brined Turkey Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 3hrs10 mins

Additional: 1day

Total: 1day

Servings: 12

Yield: 1 12-pound turkey

Buttermilk-Brined Turkey Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups water

⅓ cup kosher salt

2 tablespoons dried parsley

2 tablespoons coriander seeds

1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns

1 tablespoon mustard seed

1 teaspoon garlic powder

2 large bay leaves

8 cups buttermilk

1 (12 pound) whole turkey

neck and giblets removed

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Combine water salt parsley coriander peppercorns mustard seeds garlic powder and bay leaves in a large stockpot and bring to a boil. Boil until salt has dissolved about 2 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes. Stir in buttermilk.

Step 2

Rinse turkey in cold water. Place in a brining bag and pour buttermilk brine over the top. Refrigerate for 24 hours turning occasionally.

Step 3

Discard the brine and rinse turkey thoroughly in cold water. Pat turkey dry with paper towels and place breast side-up in a roasting pan. Rub butter over all of the skin and let turkey sit for 1 hour.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 5

Cook turkey until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh near the bone reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) about 3 hours.

Nutritional Information

Buttermilk-Brined Turkey Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 770.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 97.6g 195%

Carbohydrates: 9.2g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0.7g 3%

Sugars: 8g

Fat: 35.6g 55%

Saturated Fat: 11.4g 57%

Cholesterol: 279.4mg 93%

Vitamin A Iu: 129.4IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 34.6mg 266%

Vitamin B6: 1.4mg 88%

Vitamin C: 2.3mg 4%

Folate: 32.3mcg 8%

Calcium: 292.6mg 29%

Iron: 6.5mg 36%

Magnesium: 107.1mg 38%

Potassium: 1195.4mg 34%

Sodium: 396.6mg 16%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 25%

Calories From Fat: 320.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.