Petto di tacchino nella slow cooker

Ingredienti

• 3 Cups Apple Cider
• 16 Cups Water
• 2 Cups Brown Sugar
• 1 Cup Kosher Salt
• 5 Bay Leaves
• 5 Cloves Garlic ( minced)
• 4 Sprigs Rosemary (leaves stripped off)
• 1 Peel Orange
• 1 Peel Lemon
• 6 Pounds Turkey Breast (skin on, bone in)
• 1/2 Cup Butter (softened)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika, smoked
• 1 teaspoon Thyme (fresh, leaves removed, chopped)
• 1 Sprig Sage (fresh, leaves removed, chopped)
• 1 Sprig Rosemary (fresh, leaves removed, chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Savory (fresh, leaves)
• 1 1/2 teaspoon Salt (Kosher)
• 4 Tablespoon Butter (melted)
• 4 Tablespoon Flour

Preparazione

1. 1

   --- Turkey Basics ---

2. 2

   A frozen turkey will need thaw 24 hours per every 5 pounds.

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   Safe internal temperature for a turkey is 175 degrees F the thigh and 165 degrees F in the breast.

4. 4

   --- Turkey Timeline ---

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   Remove turkey from freezer to thaw in the fridge: 2 1/2 days ahead of time (Tuesday morning – Wednesday morning)

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   Brine: 24 hours (Wednesday morning – early Thursday morning)

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   Turkey in slow cooker: 8 hours

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   Turkey crisps in broiler: 5 minutes

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   Turkey rests: 15 minutes

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    --- For the Brine ---

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    Place each ingredient of the brine in a large pot and stir until the sugar and salt have dissolved.

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    Add the turkey and put a lid on the pot.

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    Set the turkey in the brine in the fridge for 24 hours.

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    Remove the turkey from the brine and pat dry.

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    --- For the Turkey ---

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    In a bowl, mix together the butter and all seasonings and herbs.

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    Spread under the skin and over the skin of the turkey.

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    Set the turkey down in a slow cooker on low for 8 hours.

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    Remove to a baking pan and place under the broiler for a few minutes to crisp the skin.

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    --- For the Gravy ---

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    Drain the liquid into a fat separator.

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    Meanwhile, whisk 4 tablespoons butter in a skillet until melted.

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    Add 4 tablespoons flour and whisk until thick.

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    Add 1 cup of the reserved liquids and whisk to make a gravy.

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    Serve with turkey!