Easy Brined Roasted Turkey with Creamed Gravy Recipe
"Brining a turkey can seem like an ordeal, but using your refrigerator’s crisper drawer makes it easy! Just heat the brine ingredients, let the mixture cool, pour it into a big resealable bag, and put the turkey in the bag. Then put the turkey in the drawer, refrigerate, and let the brine go to work making your bird flavorful and moist thanks to the salt, apple cider, and spices. Make sure to use a natural turkey and rinse it off before you roast it for a flavorful but not overly salty gravy. What to buy: To control the salt for the gravy, buy a natural fresh turkey that has no salt injections. Also, be sure to use an unsalted stock or low-sodium broth for the gravy. Special equipment: You will need a large (about 10-gallon), food-safe, resealable bag for brining the turkey. You’ll also need butcher’s twine for this recipe. Game plan: Make sure you plan for at least 4 to 5 days of thawing time for a frozen turkey, and remember that the brining takes between 8 and 16 hours...."