48°
Thanks to the soft fruit notes of red wine along with a bit of five spice powder, fresh herbs and juniper, you’ll have a bath that will give your turkey a beautiful, slightly wine-hued bronzed coat and an intriguing flavor that will make a lasting impression this Thanksgiving.
There’s no better fit for a wine-brined turkey than a pinot noir gravy. The simplicity of the gravy recipe below begs for great quality ingredients, so be sure to use a wonderful wine and nice, flavorful stock. Trust your instincts when seasoning – the amount of salt you choose to use will depend on the salinity of your drippings, so season to taste.
Every meal starts with the proper cooking appliances, and there is no better place to find top of the line Electrolux appliances than at Leibert's Royal Green Appliances in White Plains. A variety of Electrolux ranges feature the exclusive Perfect Turkey® Button, which precisely times your convection roast for turkey that is perfectly done--crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. For a limited time, those who purchase two qualifying Electrolux kitchen appliances will received a dishwasher or microwave free of charge.
PINOT NOIR BRINED TURKEY WITH SAGE, THYME, ROSEMARY, JUNIPER AND BAY
Ingredients:
- 2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups salt
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons five spice powder
- 5 sprigs thyme
- 5 bay leaves
- 1 ½ tablespoons juniper berries
- 1 bottle pinot noir, ideally chilled
- 1 quart ice cubes
- 1 turkey, 12-15 lbs, defrosted if frozen
Instructions:
Begin this recipe the day before you plan to serve your turkey.
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, salt, sugar and spices. Bring to a simmer for 20 minutes. Refrigerate until cool.
In a container or pot large enough to hold your turkey, mix the wine, cooled brine and ice cubes. Add the turkey. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Choose a mid-range pinot for your brine. One that you enjoy drinking but also isn’t too pricey. Save the more expensive wine for the gravy. –Ashley
PINOT NOIR GRAVY
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons pinot noir
- 1 cup turkey stock
- 1 cup drippings
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions:
In a small saucepan combine 1/2 cup pinot noir with the turkey stock and drippings. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
In a small bowl whisk together the 2 tablespoons wine with the cornstarch. Whisk this into the gravy and let gently boil for 2 minutes, until slightly thickened. Turn off the heat and stir in the cream.
Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
For more information of Leibert's free appliance promotion, visit their website or stop by the store today.
