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Bourbon Maple Turkey

Prep Time1 hrCook Time3 hrsCategory
Spirit
 Cody Road Bourbon
Ingredients
 1 10- to 12-pound turkey, thawed if frozen **Note: Do not use a kosher turkey or a self-basting turkey for this recipe as they have already been enhanced with a salt-solution.
 5 qts hot water**
 1 cup kosher salt (if using table salt, cut the amount down to 3/4 cup)
 1 cup Cody Road Bourbon
 1 cup pure maple syrup
 ½ cup brown sugar
 1 onion, peeled and quartered through the root end
 3 strips of orange peel
 3 bay leaves, broken into pieces
 2 tbsp black peppercorns
 1 tbsp whole cloves
 3 quarts ice
 1 cup butter, melted
 salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1

In a large stockpot or container combine the hot water, kosher salt, 7/8 cup bourbon, 3/4 cup of the maple syrup, brown sugar, onion, bay leaves, peppercorns, and cloves and stir until well mixed.
Add the ice.

2

Rinse the turkey, inside and out, under cold running water.
Remove giblets and discard or save for another use.
Add the turkey to the brine and refrigerate 8 to 12 hours, or overnight.
Weight with a a bag of ice to keep the bird submerged.

3

Drain and pat dry with paper towels; discard the brine.
Fold the wingtips behind the back and tie the legs together with butcher’s twine.

4

Combine the melted butter and the remaining 1/4 cup of maple syrup and 1/8 cup Cody Road Bourbon
Brush on the bird and sprinkle lightly with salt and black pepper.

5

When ready to cook, heat grill to 350 degrees F. Set burners for indirect heat. (Don't put flame directly on bird)

6

Roast the turkey for 2-1/2 to 3 hours, or until the internal temperature in the thickest part of the thigh is 165 degrees F.
Brush with the remaining butter/maple syrup mixture the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Let the turkey rest for 15 to 20 minutes before carving.

Ingredients

Spirit
 Cody Road Bourbon
Ingredients
 1 10- to 12-pound turkey, thawed if frozen **Note: Do not use a kosher turkey or a self-basting turkey for this recipe as they have already been enhanced with a salt-solution.
 5 qts hot water**
 1 cup kosher salt (if using table salt, cut the amount down to 3/4 cup)
 1 cup Cody Road Bourbon
 1 cup pure maple syrup
 ½ cup brown sugar
 1 onion, peeled and quartered through the root end
 3 strips of orange peel
 3 bay leaves, broken into pieces
 2 tbsp black peppercorns
 1 tbsp whole cloves
 3 quarts ice
 1 cup butter, melted
 salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Directions
1

In a large stockpot or container combine the hot water, kosher salt, 7/8 cup bourbon, 3/4 cup of the maple syrup, brown sugar, onion, bay leaves, peppercorns, and cloves and stir until well mixed.
Add the ice.

2

Rinse the turkey, inside and out, under cold running water.
Remove giblets and discard or save for another use.
Add the turkey to the brine and refrigerate 8 to 12 hours, or overnight.
Weight with a a bag of ice to keep the bird submerged.

3

Drain and pat dry with paper towels; discard the brine.
Fold the wingtips behind the back and tie the legs together with butcher’s twine.

4

Combine the melted butter and the remaining 1/4 cup of maple syrup and 1/8 cup Cody Road Bourbon
Brush on the bird and sprinkle lightly with salt and black pepper.

5

When ready to cook, heat grill to 350 degrees F. Set burners for indirect heat. (Don't put flame directly on bird)

6

Roast the turkey for 2-1/2 to 3 hours, or until the internal temperature in the thickest part of the thigh is 165 degrees F.
Brush with the remaining butter/maple syrup mixture the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Let the turkey rest for 15 to 20 minutes before carving.

Notes

Bourbon Maple Turkey
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