Beer & Brown Sugar Brined Turkey - FODMAP Everyday

Beer & Brown Sugar Brined Turkey - FODMAP Everyday

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The combo of dark beer, brown sugar in a brine and all the classic holiday bird spices make for a fantastic moist and delicious bird. Exceptional!

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Ingredients

  • 2 oven bags; (make sure they are large enough to hold your turkey)
  • Large stockpot or bucket that fits in the fridge
  • 16 cups (3.8 L) water, (divided)
  • 1 cup (213 g) firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup (111 g) plus 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 4, 12- ounce bottles dark beer, (gluten-free if following a gluten-free diet)
  • 1 cup (72 g) chopped leeks, (green parts only)
  • 1/4 cup (25 g) FODY Lemon & Herb Spice Blend
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1, 13 to 15 pound (5.9 kg to 6.8 kg) turkey, (preferably organic, giblets and neck removed, patted dry, at room temperature (see Tips))
  • Butcher’s twine
  • 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks; 169.5 g) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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