Cider-Brined Turkey
In this delicious brined turkey recipe, the turkey marinates in a cider brine before roasting to ensure moist, flavorful meat. Plan on about 1 pound of turkey per person when buying your bird.
Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2014
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Recipe Summary
Nutrition Profile:
Ingredients
Directions
Tips
Make Ahead Tip: Brine turkey (Steps 1-2) up to 2 days ahead.
Equipment: Large container or brining bag for turkey, kitchen string
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size:
3 oz. (w/o skin) Per Serving:
148 calories; protein 24.7g; carbohydrates 2.4g; dietary fiber 0.1g; sugars 2g; fat 3.5g; saturated fat 1g; cholesterol 88.5mg; vitamin a iu 227.2IU; vitamin c 1.7mg; folate 9.7mcg; calcium 17.1mg; iron 0.9mg; magnesium 26.6mg; potassium 217.8mg; sodium 437.3mg; added sugar 1g.
Exchanges:
3 1/2 lean meat