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    Apple and Tea Brine, Injected, Rubbed and Deep Fried Turkey

    Apple and Tea Brine, Injected, Rubbed and Deep Fried Turkey. Photo by Rita~

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    Total Time:

    Prep Time:

    Cook Time:

    16 hrs

    1 hrs

    15 hrs

    Rita~'s Note:

    I know sounds a little kinky! What more can a turkey want? I brined, injected, rubbed, and deep fried this turkey for the Fourth of July. This recipe is here for you to play with. You can choice one or all of these methods for making your turkey. This is a quick way to cook a turkey. I had a 14 pound turkey cooked in 35 minutes. All in the time is in the prep. Make sure to remove plastic leg holder and pop up timer. Giblets and neck can be used for an other use(Stock).I gave this 15 hours of passive work time. Brining is good at 10 hours. Take note the turkey looks burnt but its not its all the dry rub and being deep fried. Everyone picks at the crispy skin as it's being craved. It's a no wonder that no fingers get? It's wonderful. Yes you can just brine, dry rub, inject AND OR deep fry this recipe. You'll find any of all options or one way wonderful.

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    Ingredients:

    Servings:

    Units: US | Metric

    • 1 (14 -16 lb) whole turkey (completely thawed, not a self basting or kosher, they have to much salt in them)

    Optional Brine

    Optional Injection liquid

    Optional Dry rub

    Directions:

    1. 1
      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.
    2. 2
      Remove tea bags and cool.
    3. 3
      Add washed turkey to cooled apple mixture and cover with ice cold water making sure turkey is completely submerged adding more water if needed.
    4. 4
      Refrigerate for 10 to 15 hours just so the turkey absorbs the brine.
    5. 5
      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.
    6. 6
      Cool drain herbs and garlic set aside for placing under the skin of the turkey.
    7. 7
      Remove turkey from brine discard brine and rinse turkey towel dry inside and out.
    8. 8
      Inject dry turkey in breasts and thighs the night before cooking with the butter mixture.
    9. 9
      Take the garlic and herbs that was set aside and place under the skin of the turkey.
    10. 10
      Place the turkey uncovered on a rack in the refrigerator overnight.
    11. 11
      Heat peanut oil to 350°F.
    12. 12
      Rub turkey with any oil mixture that escaped while sitting overnight then rub inside and out of turkey with dry rub mixture.
    13. 13
      Tie legs and wings to body with cotton string.
    14. 14
      Lower breast side up into hot oil.
    15. 15
      Be cautious of hot splattering oil.
    16. 16
      Maintain oil temp at 350°F.
    17. 17
      Fry 3 minutes a pound till 180°F.
    18. 18
      Remove from oil and rest for 15 minutes.
    19. 19
      Carve and eat.

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    Nutritional Facts for Apple and Tea Brine, Injected, Rubbed and Deep Fried Turkey

    Serving Size: 1 (1178 g)

    Servings Per Recipe: 10

    Amount Per Serving
    % Daily Value
    Calories 1261.7
     
    Calories from Fat 509
    40%
    Total Fat 56.6 g
    87%
    Saturated Fat 19.2 g
    96%
    Cholesterol 340.4 mg
    113%
    Sodium 11747.7 mg
    489%
    Total Carbohydrate 94.5 g
    31%
    Dietary Fiber 13.8 g
    55%
    Sugars 63.6 g
    254%
    Protein 99.1 g
    198%

    The following items or measurements are not included:

    oolong tea bags

    ginger

    rosemary

    rosemary

    sage leaves

    dry rub seasonings

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