Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and of course, delicious food. And what’s more central to the Thanksgiving table than a perfectly cooked turkey? This year, ditch the traditional roasting methods and try something new: a turkey with a beer
Two Delicious Turkey with Beer Recipes for Your Thanksgiving Feast:
1. Smoked Beer-Can Turkey:
This recipe from Serious Eats combines the smoky flavor of Traeger grilling with the juicy tenderness of a beer-can turkey. The honey-mustard glaze adds a touch of sweetness and tang, making this dish a crowd-pleaser
2. Beer-Basted Turkey Recipe:
This recipe from The Spruce Eats is a classic and easy way to cook your turkey with your favorite beer The butter-infused beer basting keeps the turkey moist and flavorful, ensuring a delicious and juicy bird.
Why Choose Beer for Your Turkey?
Beer adds a unique and delicious flavor to turkey. The malty sweetness and hoppy bitterness of beer complement the savory flavors of the turkey, creating a complex and satisfying taste. Additionally, beer helps to keep the turkey moist and juicy, preventing it from drying out during the cooking process.
Tips for Success:
- Use a high-quality beer. The flavor of the beer will come through in the finished dish, so it’s important to use a beer that you enjoy.
- Don’t overcook the turkey. Turkey is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Let the turkey rest before carving. This will allow the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender bird.
Additional Resources:
- Traeger Turkey Pellets + Turkey Brine Kit: This kit includes everything you need to brine and smoke a delicious turkey on your Traeger.
- Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub: This rub is perfect for seasoning your turkey before cooking.
- The Spruce Eats Turkey Cooking Guide: This guide provides detailed instructions on how to cook a turkey, including tips for basting, carving, and troubleshooting.
With these two delicious recipes and a little bit of beer, you’re sure to have the best Thanksgiving turkey ever. So gather your family and friends, fire up your grill or oven, and get ready to enjoy a memorable Thanksgiving feast.
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| Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
|---|---|
| 382 | Calories |
| 14g | Fat |
| 4g | Carbs |
| 56g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 12 to 14 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 382 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 14g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 21% |
| Cholesterol 212mg | 71% |
| Sodium 1108mg | 48% |
| Total Carbohydrate 4g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 56g | |
| Vitamin C 1mg | 5% |
| Calcium 43mg | 3% |
| Iron 2mg | 14% |
| Potassium 512mg | 11% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
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