Malt-Beer-Brined Turkey with Malt Glaze

Health score
31%
Malt-Beer-Brined Turkey with Malt Glaze
45 min.
10
881kcal

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Imagine the tantalizing aroma of a perfectly roasted turkey, infused with the rich flavors of malt beer and aromatic herbs. This Malt-Beer-Brined Turkey with Malt Glaze is not just a dish; it's a culinary experience that will elevate your holiday gatherings or special occasions. The brining process, which involves soaking the turkey in a flavorful mixture of malt vinegar, stout beer, and a medley of fresh herbs, ensures that every bite is juicy and packed with flavor.

The addition of barley malt syrup in the glaze adds a delightful sweetness that beautifully complements the savory notes of the turkey. As the turkey roasts, the glaze caramelizes, creating a stunning golden-brown crust that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. This recipe serves up to 10 people, making it perfect for family feasts or festive celebrations with friends.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can impress your guests without spending all day in the kitchen. Whether you're serving it for lunch or dinner, this dish is sure to be the centerpiece of your meal, leaving everyone asking for seconds. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a memorable feast that will have everyone raving about your cooking skills!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup apple cider vinegar 
  •  celery stalks cut into chunks
  • cups kosher salt 
  • bunch sage fresh
  • bunch thyme sprigs fresh
  • head garlic unpeeled
  • teaspoons pepper black
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  •  onion peeled quartered
  • 1.5 cups karo syrup 
  •  sage fresh
  • 36 ounce porter (such as Guinness)
  •  thyme sprigs fresh
  • 14 pound turkey 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted ()
  • cups water ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • pot
  • roasting pan
  • grill
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Bring malt syrup, vinegar, herbs, andpepper to boil in small saucepan, stirringoccasionally. Reduce heat to low and simmeruntil glaze coats spoon, 4 to 5 minutes.
  2. Mixin butter. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 dayahead. Cover; chill. Rewarm before using.
  3. Pour4 quarts water into 16-quart nonreactivebowl or pot.
  4. Add salt; stir to dissolve.
  5. Mixin beer and malt syrup. Insert 1 oven baginto second bag; place in large bowl. Rinseturkey inside and out. Slide turkey, breastside down, into doubled bag.
  6. Pour brineinto bag. Press out any air; seal bags. Chillturkey in brine (still in bowl) 16 to 18 hours.
  7. Remove turkey from brine. Pat very dry,inside and out, with paper towels.
  8. Sprinklemain cavity with 2 teaspoons pepper; fillwith onions, celery, sage, thyme, and garlic.Close cavity with turkey lacing pins. Tuckwing tips under; brush all over with oil.
  9. Set oven rack atlowest position; preheat to 350°F.
  10. Place turkeyon rack in roasting pan; add 2 cups water.
  11. Roast turkey 2 hours.
  12. Brush with glaze;add water if pan is dry. Roast 30 minutes.
  13. Brush with glaze. Tent with foil if browningtoo quickly. Roast until thermometerinserted into thickest part of thigh registers165°F, 30 to 45 minutes.
  14. Brush with moreglaze.
  15. Transfer to platter; let rest 30 minutes(temperature will rise 5 to 10 degrees).
  16. Prepare barbecue(medium heat).
  17. Remove top grill rack. If usingcharcoal, light briquettes in chimney. Whenbriquettes are covered with white ash, pushto opposite sides of bottom grill rack, leavingcenter empty.
  18. Place disposable aluminumpan in center of rack (you will need to lightadditional briquettes, checking every 30minutes during grilling time). Replace top grillrack. If using 3-burner gas grill, light burnerson left and right sides, leaving center burneroff. If using 2-burner gas grill, light burner on1 side; place disposable pan over unlit side.
  19. Place turkey, breast side up, on grill rackover disposable pan. Cover barbecue. Insertinstant-read thermometer into hole in hood.Maintain temperature as close as possibleto 350°F on charcoal grill by opening ventsto increase temperature and closing vents toreduce temperature or adjusting temperatureon gas grill with controls. Cook turkey 2hours, tenting loosely with foil if browningtoo quickly.
  20. Brush turkey with glaze. Covergrill; cook 30 minutes longer.
  21. Brush againwith glaze. Cook until thermometer insertedinto thickest part of thigh registers 165°F,about 30 minutes longer.
  22. Transfer turkey toplatter.
  23. Brush with glaze.
  24. Let rest 30 minutes(temperature will rise 5 to 10 degrees).

Nutrition Facts

Calories881kcal
Protein46.15%
Fat33.35%
Carbs20.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.1
Glycemic Load
0.83
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
38.883043558701%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.38mg
Isorhamnetin
1.1mg
Kaempferol
0.15mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
4.52mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:880.53kcal
44.03%
Fat:32.02g
49.26%
Saturated Fat:8.66g
54.1%
Carbohydrates:44.29g
14.76%
Net Carbohydrates:43.56g
15.84%
Sugar:31.71g
35.24%
Cholesterol:330.65mg
110.22%
Sodium:23181.22mg
1007.88%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:99.7g
199.4%
Copper:3.55mg
177.45%
Vitamin B3:34.47mg
172.37%
Vitamin B6:2.77mg
138.32%
Selenium:96.66µg
138.08%
Vitamin B12:5.51µg
91.76%
Phosphorus:838.96mg
83.9%
Zinc:8.2mg
54.69%
Vitamin B2:0.85mg
50.02%
Vitamin B5:3.71mg
37.14%
Potassium:1079.74mg
30.85%
Magnesium:120.85mg
30.21%
Iron:4.5mg
24.98%
Manganese:0.37mg
18.58%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
15.76%
Calcium:122.53mg
12.25%
Vitamin D:1.39µg
9.3%
Folate:36.63µg
9.16%
Vitamin A:366.94IU
7.34%
Vitamin E:1.09mg
7.26%
Vitamin C:3.81mg
4.61%
Vitamin K:3.75µg
3.57%
Fiber:0.73g
2.93%
Source:Epicurious