Difficulty: Beginner
Poultry
Coffee Bourbon Brined Turkey
Jody
Prep Time: 12 hrs
Cook Time: 2 hrs, 30 min
Difficulty: Beginner
Your favorite flavors from strong, rich Black Rifle Coffee and bourbon come together to give this turkey the perfect, smoky flavor.
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl mix together hot coffee and recteq Holiday Celebrations Poultry Brine. Stir until salt is dissolved. Allow to cool.
- Step 2: Add cooled mixture to a large brining container and add in remaining ingredients. Add prepped turkey to container making sure bird is fully submerged, adding water if needed. Allow to brine 12-24 hours.
- Step 3: Remove from container and place on sheet pan with wire rack inserted. Pat turkey dry and place uncovered in refrigerator at least 6-12 hours to dry skin out.
- Step 4: Burning the Oak Blend Pellets, preheat recteq to 325°F.
- Step 5: Remove turkey from refrigerator.
- Step 6: Add coffee to spice grinder and pulse 15 seconds. In a small bowl mix coffee with recteq Holiday Poultry Rub.
- Step 7: Coat turkey in sesame oil and season evenly with coffee and rub mixture. Place turkey on wire rack and place in recteq. Cook 2-3 hours or until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F in the breast and 180°F in the thighs.
- Step 8: Remove and let rest 20-30 minutes before slicing.
Ingredients
Serving Sizes
Ingredients
- 15 pound(s) Whole Turkey
- 10 cup(s) Black Rifle Coffee Company Brewed Coffee
- 10 cup(s) Ice Cubes
- 12 ounce(s) Holiday Celebrations Poultry Brine
- 1 cup(s) Bourbon
- 1 cup(s) Maple Syrup
- 1 Orange, quarted
- 1 Lemon, quartered
- 1 Yellow Onion, quartered
- 8 Garlic Cloves, smashed
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 2 tablespoon(s) Black Rifle Coffee Company Beans
- 2 tablespoon(s) Holiday Celebrations Poultry Rub
- 2 tablespoon(s) Holiday Celebrations Pork Rub
- 2 tablespoon(s) Sesame Oil
Tools Needed
- Oak Blend Pellets
- Nitrile Gloves
- Cutting Board
- Sheet Pan
- Wire Cooling Rack
- Brining Container
- Heat Resistant Gloves
- Spice Grinder
- Thermometer
- Slicing Knife
- Step 1: In a large bowl mix together hot coffee and recteq Holiday Celebrations Poultry Brine. Stir until salt is dissolved. Allow to cool.
- Step 2: Add cooled mixture to a large brining container and add in remaining ingredients. Add prepped turkey to container making sure bird is fully submerged, adding water if needed. Allow to brine 12-24 hours.
- Step 3: Remove from container and place on sheet pan with wire rack inserted. Pat turkey dry and place uncovered in refrigerator at least 6-12 hours to dry skin out.
- Step 4: Burning the Oak Blend Pellets, preheat recteq to 325°F.
- Step 5: Remove turkey from refrigerator.
- Step 6: Add coffee to spice grinder and pulse 15 seconds. In a small bowl mix coffee with recteq Holiday Poultry Rub.
- Step 7: Coat turkey in sesame oil and season evenly with coffee and rub mixture. Place turkey on wire rack and place in recteq. Cook 2-3 hours or until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F in the breast and 180°F in the thighs.
- Step 8: Remove and let rest 20-30 minutes before slicing.
Chef Pairings
The sky is the limit with sides, but a few great ideas are: Holiday Giblet Gravy, Mac & Cheese, and Holiday Candied Yams!