Most amazing turkey EVER (sugar, anise, mustard, star anise)

[nanannie]

I know you are all probably turkeyed out, but this Christmas turkey was the the sweetest juiciest ever. I brined it and used NIGELLAS recipe from the FOODNETWORK site. (SPICED AND SUPER JUICY TURKEY) There were alot of spices and I couldnt find a few, but it changed everyones opinion of old tired turkey. It was easy, dont be intimidated by the ingrediants list. I will only make it this way from now on. Bad news ? Very few left over.

[cynwldkat]

Please share the recipe with us!!!!

[Beretta]

Originally Posted by cynwldkat

Please share the recipe with us!!!!

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/reci..._88944,00.html

[nanannie]

Thanks Smoky for the link.(DUH on my part) As I mentioned, a few of the spices were left out(white mustard seeds and star anise could not find) and the Castor sugar mentioned is just "fine" sugar. I used a 12 ilb turkey which fit just fine in my large stock pot. Kept it in the garage for 2 days, made it christmas, you will never think the same way about turkey again.The butter/maple syrup baste was to die for.

[BlueWillowPlate]

My brined Thanksgiving turkey was pretty much the same: tangy and spicey with some sweet seasoning as well. I just loved it, and everyone else did too, or so I thought.

I wanted to do it again for Christmas because we were expecting more people than usual and just didn't want to spend the money on beef.

Imagine my surprise and disappointment when my husband confided that he really doesn't like the brining!

Of course he said brine it anyway and of course I didn't. Not sure what we'll do next time, but it's a ways off.

[Glitch]

Originally Posted by BlueWillowPlate

My brined Thanksgiving turkey was pretty much the same: tangy and spicey with some sweet seasoning as well. I just loved it, and everyone else did too, or so I thought.

I wanted to do it again for Christmas because we were expecting more people than usual and just didn't want to spend the money on beef.

Imagine my surprise and disappointment when my husband confided that he really doesn't like the brining!

Of course he said brine it anyway and of course I didn't. Not sure what we'll do next time, but it's a ways off.

Try deep-frying your turkey in peanut or canola oil. It cooks in a fraction of the time it normally takes to roast. It comes out golden brown with a crispy skin, and is extremely juicy. YUM!

[collected_eve]

Gotta' love Nigella. Classy & sassy woman!
Thanks for sharing!

[BlueWillowPlate]

Originally Posted by Glitch

Try deep-frying your turkey in peanut or canola oil. It cooks in a fraction of the time it normally takes to roast. It comes out golden brown with a crispy skin, and is extremely juicy. YUM!

heh
Thank you, Glitch.
If the husband wants to handle that chore from start to finish, without me having to lift a finger, deep-frying will be given *serious* consideration.

[Glitch]

Originally Posted by BlueWillowPlate

heh
Thank you, Glitch.
If the husband wants to handle that chore from start to finish, without me having to lift a finger, deep-frying will be given *serious* consideration.

I'm sure he can handle the job, but I recommend that he deep fry the bird outside. Five to six gallons of 350°F oil could get messy if there is an accident. They make large deep-frying pots (28 quart capacity) just for deep-frying turkeys that are heated by a butane or propane tank, or electric. Once the oil gets up to temperature, an entire turkey can be cooked in under an hour.

Turkey Pots

[nanannie]

Deep frying a turkey is an adventure. It is something that should be done in the yard or driveway as it can be a dangerous mess. Our firefighter pal told us they can always count on a call during the holidays to put out a deck fire. You should practice placing the turkey in water first to make sure on the exact amount of oil. If you dont, your oil could over flow into the fire and look out- Me, I'm with Nigella, go for the brine.