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Malt-Beer-Brined Turkey with Malt Glaze

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Top view on malt beerbrined turkey on a serving platter with green herbs.
Malt-Beer-Brined Turkey with Malt GlazeHans Gissenger

The technique: Brining—soaking the bird in salt water—creates juicy turkey. Here, stout beer and barley malt syrup add a richness to the brine, which infuses the meat with flavor.
The payoff: Moist meat that tastes great. The malt glaze gives the bird a crisp, burnished skin.

Roasted turkey: Prep 45 minutes Total 20 hours (includes brining and roasting time)
Grilled turkey: Prep 45 minutes Total 21 hours (includes brining and grilling time)

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