Pineapple-Cider Hot Brined Roast Turkey
- Total time
- 200 minutes
- Preparation time
- 30 minutes
- Calories
- 245
- Portions
- 24
Directions
1. Purée pineapple in a blender on high until almost smooth.
2. Heat 8 cups cider, 1/2 cup salt, rosemary and pineapple purée to a boil in a large saucepot over high heat; remove from heat. Add remaining 8 cups cider and 12 cups cold water; cool completely. Makes about 30 cups brine.
3. Remove neck, giblets and liver from turkey. Place turkey in a 4-gallon saucepot or bucket; add brine and place a heavy plate or bricks on top of turkey to completely submerge. Refrigerate turkey at least 12 or up to 24 hours.
4. Line a large roasting pan with foil; preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, stir sage, thyme, oil, pepper, poultry seasoning and remaining 2 teaspoons salt. Remove turkey from brine; discard brine. Rinse turkey under cool running water; place in prepared pan and pat dry with paper towel. Rub outside of turkey with sage mixture; place garlic and onion inside cavity. Tuck wing tips under turkey to hold in place; roast 35 minutes or until outside is browned.
5. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F. Roast turkey 2 hours 15 minutes or until thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh reads165°F, rotating turkey halfway through roasting. Tent turkey with foil during last hour of roasting if turkey is browning too quickly. Transfer turkey to cutting board; let stand 20 minutes before carving.
Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped DOLE® Pineapple
- 1 gallon apple cider (16 cups)
- ½ cup plus 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons rosemary
- 1 fresh or frozen turkey, thawed if necessary (about 12 to 14 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 DOLE® Yellow Onion, quartered
Nutritional Facts
| 24 Serving Per Container | |
| Serving Size | 5oz Turkey |
| Calories | 245 |
| Entries | Daily value in %* |
|---|---|
| Total Fat (10 g) | 12% |
| Saturated Fat (3 g) | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated (3 g) | |
| Monounsaturated (4 g) | |
| Cholesterol (131 mg) | 44% |
| Sodium (375 mg) | 16% |
| Total Carbohydrate (3 g) | 1% |
| Total Sugars (2 g) | |
| Protein (34 g) | 69% |
| Calcium | 2% |
| Iron | 8% |
| Magnesium | 10% |
| Manganese | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 20% |
| Potassium (318 mg) | 7% |
| Thiamin | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 2% |