Maker’s Mark Bourbon Whisky

  • Bourbon Brined Turkey Breast with Gravy

    ByDOTW Staff

    Ingredients:

      1 whole turkey breast, 6-8 lbs. Brined in Bourbon Brine 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup Maker’s Mark Bourbon ¼ cup cider vinegar ½ cup apple juice 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, minced ½ lb slab bacon, cut into ¼-inch thick pieces 2 carrots, peeled and sliced into ½-inch thick pieces 1 head fennel, cut into ¼-inch thick slices vertically 1 large red onion,
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  • Maker’s Mark Bourbon Turkey Gravy

    ByDOTW Staff

    A little more involved than our basic bourbon gravy, but worth the effort

    Ingredients:

      6 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 pieces turkey wings, chopped into 2-inch pieces 1 onion, minced 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 bay leaf 1 sprig thyme 1 sprig sage ¼ cup flour ¼ cup Maker’s Mark Bourbon ½ cup red wine 3 cups chicken or turkey stock 1 tablespoon brown sugar Splash red wine vinegar, to taste Salt and pepper, to taste
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  • Bourbon Brine

    ByJonas Halpren

    This brine is meant for a turkey breast, but you can also use it for chicken and pork.

    Ingredients:
     
    ½ cup Maker’s Mark Bourbon
    1 cup kosher salt
    1 cup sugar
    6 cups water
    1 piece cinnamon stick
    10 pieces allspice berries
    1 tablespoon black peppercorns
    5 cloves garlic, crushed
    2 bay leaves
    1 sprig thyme
    1 whole turkey breast, 6-8 lbs

    Instructions:

    1. Combine everything except the turkey breast in a large pot. Bring … Read more