{"id":220383,"date":"2025-05-03T06:38:24","date_gmt":"2025-05-03T06:38:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/budget-food\/how-to-make-grilled-turkey-with-orange-jalapeno-brine\/"},"modified":"2025-05-03T06:38:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-03T06:38:24","slug":"how-to-make-grilled-turkey-with-orange-jalapeno-brine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=220383","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Grilled Turkey with Orange Jalape\u00f1o Brine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>This Thanksgiving, we decided to take a different approach and grill our turkey, and the results were absolutely phenomenal! The turkey turned out incredibly tender, moist, and bursting with flavor. Grilling added a subtle smoky undertone, while the brine and spices infused the meat with layers of deliciousness.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thefrugalchef.com\/2024\/09\/how-to-brine-a-turkey\/\">Brining<\/a> is a simple but powerful technique that involves soaking your turkey in a saltwater solution, usually for several hours or overnight. This process not only seasons the bird all the way through but also helps retain moisture, ensuring a juicy and flavorful result.<\/p>\n<p>Brining is a simple and effective technique that ensures your roasted turkey is incredibly tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. It\u2019s an easy process that I highly recommend for a moist and satisfying final result! Don\u2019t worry if you don\u2019t have a large pot or space in your fridge\u2014brining in a cooler works just as well. Just be sure to pack it with enough ice to keep the turkey cold throughout the night. You\u2019ll love the difference brining makes!<\/p>\n<h2>Flavor Profile:<\/h2>\n<p>The brine infuses the turkey with a sweet and tangy orange flavor, with a mild heat from the jalape\u00f1os. The spice rub adds earthy warmth from the cumin, a slight smokiness from the paprika, and a touch of sweetness from the cinnamon. The result is a juicy, well-seasoned bird with crispy skin and complex, bold flavors.<\/p>\n<h2>Why it Works:<\/h2>\n<p>The combination of the brine and spice rub keeps the turkey juicy and flavorful while reducing the cooking time by butterflying the bird. Grilling adds a smoky depth to the turkey, making it perfect for special occasions.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy your grilled turkey with crispy skin and bold flavors!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Grill a Whole Spatchcocked Turkey | The Frugal Chef\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h9di3lIZm88?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h5>Grilled Turkey with Orange Jalape\u00f1o Brine<\/h5>\n<p><b>Ingredients for Brine:<\/b><br \/>1 (12 oz.) can frozen orange juice concentrate<br \/>2 jalape\u00f1os, halved<br \/>6 scallions, trimmed and cut into thirds<br \/>1 cup coarse salt<br \/>1 head garlic, cloves smashed<br \/>1 bunch cilantro<br \/>1 tablespoon whole peppercorns<\/p>\n<p><b>Ingredients for Spice Rub:<\/b><br \/>1 stick butter, melted (\u00bd cup)<br \/>1 heaping tablespoon ground cumin<br \/>1 \u00bd teaspoons salt<br \/>1 tablespoon paprika<br \/>1 tablespoon chile California<br \/>1 teaspoon black pepper<br \/>1 teaspoon granulated garlic<br \/>\u00bd teaspoon ground cinnamon<\/p>\n<p><b>Instructions:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Prepare the Brine:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In a large pot or container, combine all the brine ingredients. Add enough water to fully submerge the turkey. Cover and refrigerate overnight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Butterfly the Turkey:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The next morning, remove the turkey from the brine and pat dry. Butterfly (spatchcock) the turkey by removing the backbone and flattening it for even cooking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Make the Spice Rub:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mix all dry spices in a small bowl. Whisk them into the melted butter.<\/li>\n<li>Carefully separate the skin from the breast of the turkey and rub the butter mixture under the skin and all over the turkey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Prepare the Grill:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Heat your grill on high. Reduce the heat to medium, using indirect heat by either turning off half the burners on a gas grill or moving the hot coals to one side on a charcoal grill.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Grill the Turkey:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Place the butterflied turkey in 3 disposable roasting pans. Set the pans on the grill racks and cook, covered, for 2 hours, basting occasionally. If the bird darkens too much, tent with aluminum foil.<\/li>\n<li>Remove the turkey from the pans and place it directly on the grill, skin side up. Grill for another hour, basting occasionally. Avoid flare-ups.<\/li>\n<li>Return the turkey to the pans and cook for 45-60 minutes more or until a meat thermometer registers 175\u00b0F in the thickest part of the thigh.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Rest and Serve:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remove the turkey from the grill and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before carving. Enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>Nutritional Breakdown (Per Serving, Approximate for 8 oz of Grilled Turkey)<\/h6>\n<p>Calories: 480 kcal<br \/>Protein: 45g<br \/>Carbohydrates: 8g<br \/>Sugars: 4g<br \/>Fat: 30g<br \/>Saturated Fat: 12g<br \/>Cholesterol: 165mg<br \/>Sodium: 1800mg<br \/>Fiber: 2g<\/p>\n<h6><a href=\"https:\/\/thefrugalchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Grill-Turkey.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Print the Recipe Here<\/em><\/a><\/h6>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Thanksgiving, we decided to take a different approach and grill our turkey, and the results were absolutely phenomenal! The turkey turned out incredibly tender, moist, and bursting with flavor. Grilling added a subtle smoky undertone, while the brine and spices infused the meat with layers of deliciousness. 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