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Beer-brined turkey that's loaded with flavor is perfect for Thanksgiving dinner. Dark beer and brown sugar create a nice mahogany-colored turkey skin that seals in a tender and juicy inside. Get your fork in there, it's sure to get gobbled up quick.
1 (12-14 lb) turkey, thawed if frozen
3 (12 oz) bottles dark beer or apple cider
1 1/2 Cup Kosher salt
1 Cup dark brown sugar
3 Clove garlic, smashed
1 Tablespoon Whole black peppercorns
4 Quart water
1 Medium yellow onion, quartered
4 Sprig fresh rosemary
4 Sprig fresh thyme
4 Sprig fresh parsley
4 Sprig fresh sage
3 dried bay leaves
2 Stalk celery, sliced into 2 inch pieces
1 apple, cut into wedges
vegetable oil
1 (12-14 lb) turkey, thawed if frozen
3 (12 oz) bottles dark beer or apple cider
1 1/2 Cup Kosher salt
1 Cup dark brown sugar
3 Clove garlic, smashed
1 Tablespoon Whole black peppercorns
4 Quart water
1 Medium yellow onion, quartered
4 Sprig fresh rosemary
4 Sprig fresh thyme
4 Sprig fresh parsley
4 Sprig fresh sage
3 dried bay leaves
2 Stalk celery, sliced into 2 inch pieces
1 apple, cut into wedges
As Needed vegetable oil
: 350 ˚F
: 350 ˚F
: 165 ˚F