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  • 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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  • 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

  • Bourbon Gravy

    ByDOTW Staff

    Making gravy is surprisingly easy. If you’re already making a Thanksgiving turkey, with about 15 minutes extra work you can also have homemade gravy. And like most foods, gravy is even better when you add booze.

    Ingredients
      4 cups turkey or chicken stock 3 tbs butter (unsalted) 1/3 cup flour Pan drippings from turkey (pour fat off first) ½ cup bourbon salt and pepper to taste
      Instructions

    Cook butter in a large saucepan on medium … Read more