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Brined Roast Turkey with Pan Gravy
Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck, 2003 Show: Wolfgang Puck's Cooking Class Episode: Terrific Turkey Overall User Rating: 
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AMATEUR CHEF
08/23/2008 at 06:34am
User: david from las vegas, NV User Rating:
IVE READ ALL THE REVIEWS I THINK IT IS APPAULING THAT PEOPLE CAN ACTUALLY SAY THAT THE RECIPE WAS BAD SURE IT TAKES ALOT OF STEPS OBVIOUSLY PEOPLE CANT READ INSTRUCTIONS CAUSE IF UR ANY KIND OF COOK IT WILL TURN OUT JUST AS IT SOUNDS, MY FAMILY HAD A SMOKED TURKEY AND THIS WAS THE ONE EVERYONE ATE
awesome
06/02/2008 at 07:55pm
User: John from Frisco, TX User Rating:
it takes a l lot of prep to get this done so you can enjoy an amazing turkey with great gravy i have used it for the last three years
Best Turkey Recipe Ever
11/29/2007 at 04:03am
User: null from null, null User Rating:
I was enthralled while watching this episode and so I tried my first venture in Turkey cooking. For a novice, it went really great. My guests were all praises. My Husband now insists to always use this recipe when cooking turkey.
Too dry, too salty
11/26/2007 at 09:16am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
If you're bound to, like I was, try this recipe prior to the occasion. We were all very disappointed (after all the work and expense). My neighbor tried it -- we made the brine together and I'm considered a very good cook. My expectations far exceeded the outcome, but I still love Wolfgang.
the perfect thanksgiving
11/24/2007 at 10:57pm
User: jeff from encino, CA User Rating:
i made this for thanksgiving and it was perfect. the only thing i did different was i made my stock the day before and used turkey wings instead of the neck and giblets. wonderful turkey!
Oh no - a bad WP recipe! (should be called turkey-ham)
11/24/2007 at 02:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
First let me say I love WP. I rave about him to everyone. Imagine my disappointment at this recipe! Are steps missing from the recipe? Was I supposed to rinse the turkey after brining? The recipe doesn't say to do that. But the turkey was like an oversalty ham. The gravy was unusable. The skin was so salty it ruined my taste for everything else I made. I would never do this again. Believe me - I followed the recipe to a "T".
wow!
11/23/2007 at 11:17pm
User: Marianne from La Habra, CA User Rating:
This was the most flavorful turkey I've ever made. I will definately do this again.
Best Turkey
11/23/2007 at 12:20pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My family raved how great the flavor was and how moist. They all said it was the best they ever had and had multiple helpings. I am very Thankful for this wonderful recipe and highly recommend it! (sorry...I used one box of dark brown sugar in place of maple syrup). Please keep this recipe on your site!
Excessive Amount of Salt
11/23/2007 at 11:07am
User: Tamela from Winter Springs, FL User Rating:
Loved the Wolfgang Puck Thanksgiving Turkey episode on TV, however website recipe is difficult to follow. Recommendations: (1) decrease amount of salt and brining time, (2) do NOT incorporate pan drippings into gravy or resulting product will be inedibly salty, and (3) add the term "unsalted" before each reference to "butter". My family disliked the gravy due to sodium content (that's never happended before) -- I should have just used stock created from neck/giblets for gravy base and discarded all pan drippings. Prep time and ingredients are too costly for disappointment.
The best turkey I've ever had.
11/22/2007 at 07:24pm
User: Pedro from Flushing, NY User Rating:
I used to dread eating Thanksgiving turkey. The only thing to save me was gravy. But this turkey is fanstastic! I eat out a lot and this is right on par with what some of the best restaurants can produce! I can only eat Thanksgiving dinner now if I cook this turkey. :)
Excellent!
11/20/2007 at 05:43pm
User: claudia from laurel hollow, NY User Rating:
I enjoyed this recipe because it was pretty simple. I enjoyed the aroma the herbs brought to the food and most of all the taste. It is broken down very simple and I loved it.
For One of the BEST Turkeys
11/20/2007 at 07:45am
User: Paulette from Mechanicsburg, PA User Rating:
I saw this recipe demonstrated a year ago....it looked like a lot of steps but the end product appeared VERY tasty on TV. I did it myself and it did take time, but it was the absolute BEST turkey I ever made. I came back again this year to get another copy. Everyone is looking forward to this tasty turkey.
Best Turkey Ever!
11/18/2007 at 12:29pm
User: Christy from Grand Rapids, MI User Rating:
Best Turkey and Gravy I have ever had. Received many compliments from all my guests.
Very tender and juicy
11/16/2007 at 05:34pm
User: sheila from connellsville, PA User Rating:
I tried this recipe last year and it was the best ever. I do all my turkeys and roasting chickens like this.. Very easy and delicious.
not Wolf's taste
11/14/2007 at 02:08pm
User: Pamela from Quinton, VA User Rating:
Sorry Wolf because I love you. This recipe was followed exactly. Maybe because I live in VA. After trying, it all went in trash.
Didn't Like The Cloves
11/05/2007 at 05:10pm
User: Pat from Citrus Heights, CA User Rating:
I made this recipe as stated and it wasn't very popular with my family. Though it was very moist and juicy the flavor of the cloves was overpowering to us. Tried recipe again without cloves and ginger, used a little poultry seasoning and herbs (rosemary) in the brine and it was delicious.
Best Turkey Ever
10/28/2007 at 11:10am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have made this receipe the last two Thanksgivings and plan to use it again this year. My family agrees it is the best turkey they have ever eaten. The brine has a strong oder but it does not overpower the turkey flavor. Very moist!
A turkey to die for!
10/24/2007 at 12:19pm
User: MICHELLE from MAYWOOD, NJ User Rating:
This is the absolute best turkey I have EVER eaten! There is a lot of prep work involved, but if you follow Wolfgang's directions, your turkey will be a hit. I have used this recipe twice already and it gets better every time. The pan gravy is just phenomenal. I can't say enough good things about this recipe!
Never better
08/06/2007 at 05:51pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This turkey recipe has become a family tradition, My children who are away at University can't imaginge comming home for the holidays and it not on the menu. I've even shared the recipe with my in-laws and they love it.
perfect
06/22/2007 at 05:27pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
perfect turkey recipe
Best Turkey Ever
06/16/2007 at 02:20pm
User: Priscilla from Ann Arbor, MI User Rating:
This was the best turkey that we have ever had. It was a bit time consuming the day before putting the brine together, but cooking it was a cinch. My hubby isn't too crazy about turkey, but he loved this. Even the outermost layer of breast meat was moist and not dry at all. I did not use the drippings to make gravy with as I felt it might be too salty. I was very worried about the amount of pepper, cloves and salt used, but I needn't have worried. PERFECTION !!!!!
best turkey ever
05/25/2007 at 01:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
yes, this is a ton of work, but SO worth the effort I've never gotten such raves!
Outstanding Turkey!
02/08/2007 at 03:51pm
User: Anthony from Lake Forest Park, WA User Rating:
This recipe is tops on my list. It gets enormous raves from my guests who've eaten it. And I really love it myself.
Wunderbar
12/23/2006 at 06:51am
User: Eric from McKean, PA User Rating:
A very delicious bird juicy and sweet. And the gravy this produces is to die for. Unfortunately this brine as well as other (like Alton Browns) ends up coasting much more than the bird itself. (But for the holidays I think its an ok expense). An option to think about...instead of the maple syrup, try a can of frozen concentrated orange juice to make a Honey-orange brine.
Love this brine!
12/19/2006 at 02:57pm
User: Wendy from bowie, MD User Rating:
We use this brine EVERY TIME we make turkey. I don't know why we only did the baste method before. Once you use this brine, you will NEVER make turkey any other way! I believe it would also be good on any other meat. Beware of the pepper, it will make you sneeze, but I wouldn't take anything out. :)
FABULOUS!!!!
12/18/2006 at 09:22pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is the best turkey recipe I have ever made. However, I used the brine mix from William Sonoma (since I had already purchased it) and continued with Wolfgang's recipe, i.e., added the honey and maple syrup, etc. Stock and gray were exceptional. The turkey was so moist, tender, and flavorful all the way to the bone. Not difficult and worth every step. Comes out of the oven looking like a picture from a magazine. Perfection! Everyone loved and I will definitely make this a Thanksgiving tradition!! Thank you!
Best Turkey Around!!!
12/15/2006 at 01:31pm
User: Michael from Phoenix, AZ User Rating:
Outstanding turkey! This is the second year I?ve prepared my turkey this way and it is always a hit with my family and friends. I double the recipe because I cook a 25 lb bird and I use a cooler to brine it in. So spread the word about this recipe, that way everyone?s Thanksgiving turkey will moist and perfectly seasoned!
You Can't Get Any Better Than This Master's Recipe
12/14/2006 at 09:45pm
User: gus from San Antonio, TX User Rating:
Wolfgang Puck's Recipe is the "mother of all brined roast turkey recipe and the pan gravy that accompanies the roast is a "marriage made in heaven." Hail to the chief...uh...CHEF!
The best turkey!
12/05/2006 at 01:49pm
User: Christy from Louisville, KY User Rating:
I have been making this recipe for 3 years and everyone loves it! Even people who aren't big fans of turkey think it is the best! It is well worth the work. Once you've had this recipe it will be hard to eat plain turkey again. I do not, however, make the gravy.
Unusual flavors...
12/03/2006 at 05:44pm
User: PJ from Woodbury, MN User Rating:
Not an inexpensive brine by any stretch of the imagination, however, WELL worth the expense. The maple & honey, plus the cloves and ginger, along with sweetness from the apples stuffed in the turkey infused the drippings with an incredible flavor. What a fabulous gravy it produced!I received compliments on the turkey from family members who have never been so forthcoming with anything I've made. (I didn't do the compound butter under the skin - figured just too many flavors already in the mix, and the bird was moist none-the-less.) Between the apples I used in my dressing (Rachael Ray's Stuffin Muffins) and an apple cranberry struesel topped sweet potato dish, I certainly didn't need any dessert. Now who can say that about Thanksgiving dinner??!
Great Flavors - But NOT for Turkey
11/30/2006 at 03:19am
User: Greg from Fairfax, VA User Rating:
First I have to say that I LOVE the PuckMeister (in a very ManlyMan kind of way). The PuckMeister is the best classically trained chef on the FoodNetwork in my opinion. His show is great and I can't understand why it's only on at 4AM once a week! I actually stay up to watch him. Why is he not on more often and at normal hours?! As for THIS recipe, well it was very good. Everything came out perfectly. My only complaint is that all the wonderful flavors completely masked the mild natural flavor of the Turkey. Everyone in my family LIKES the natural flavor of Turkey and it just didn't seem like Thanksgiving without that Flavor & aroma. It could have been any bird and you'd never know the difference. For that reason, I will not cook a turkey this way again. Maybe I'll try Alton's brine recipe that has less added flavorings next time. I want to point out also that if you cook a turkey correctly (use a thermometer), you don't need to brine it to produce a moist result. As for the Gravy ... it is the BEST gravy I've ever had. I'm normally not a big fan of gravy but I couldn't stop eating this gravy. Make sure you season it well with fresh cracked B. Pepper at the end.
EXCELLENT!!
11/27/2006 at 11:52am
User: TRACI from livonia, MI User Rating:
I WILL NEVER MAKE TURKEY ANY OTHER WAY
Fabulous Recipe!
11/25/2006 at 01:25pm
User: veornica from buena park, CA User Rating:
I thought my old way of cooking a turkey was the best. This year I was brave and thought I'd try something different. Boy am I glad I did. The tureky was so moist and delicious. The flavors were wonderful. As for the gravy, my guests were practically licking their plates! Thanks Wolfgang for making our thanksgiving memorable.
Turkey brine
11/22/2006 at 10:43pm
User: Anthony from Seaford, NY User Rating:
I have used this brine for several years and have had nothing but rave reviews. One of the most moist birds I have ever had.
Great Results
11/22/2006 at 10:01pm
User: Carmen from Canfield, OH User Rating:
This recipe results in a great color on the turkey and a wonderful flavor!
Best gravy ever....
11/21/2006 at 07:24pm
User: ESMERALDA from San Diego, CA User Rating:
I made a chicken with his recipe, in order to try it on my Thanksgiving turkey this year, and it was absolutely delicious, it almost made me feel sorry not having done it in a turkey, the recipe sounds a little complicated, but once you start and if you have place everything is needed handy, it runs rather smoothly. Great flavor, and I am definately adopting his gravy recipe as my own from now on.
Unbelievable!
11/21/2006 at 04:23pm
User: Karla from Rochester, NH User Rating:
We've been using this recipe for several years now -- and we will never cook another turkey without brining it first! It adds so much flavor, and the meat is SO tender and juicy! And the pan gravy -- TO DIE FOR!
Thank Goodness The Recipe Is Still Here!!!
11/21/2006 at 12:03am
User: Paige from Portland, OR User Rating:
I was a little intimidated trying this recipe from the great "Wolfgang Puck" a couple years ago. I thought it would be difficult but it wasn't and it was the best turkey ever! If you haven't tried a Brined Roast Turkey, take a chance you won't regret it! I was so happy to see the recipe was still here...Thank You Food Network!
WONDERFUL
11/20/2006 at 09:52pm
User: APRIL from ACCORD, NY User Rating:
JUST WONDERFUL. THIS HAS GOT TO BE THE BEST RECIPE FOR TURKEY. I TELL EVERY ONE THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO DO TURKEY.
If you have the time, This is a FABULOUS TURKEY RECIPE!
11/20/2006 at 06:41pm
User: Dawn from mk, CA User Rating:
I made this turkey, it was only the 2nd time I had made a turkey in my life. It came out so good that my mother in law who has made a turkey for 40 years told me that my turkey was better than hers and she meant it!! Its a lot of work, but worth it. If you want to please your guests this thanksgiving.... I only had one change, in which I covered the Turkey with 2 bags to keep the moisture in. IT was fabulous, your family and friends will be talking about your turkey for the rest of the year.
Big Taste
11/20/2006 at 10:56am
User: Esther from Bloomfield, NJ User Rating:
This turkey reicepe is divine! Absouletly amazing! Little work for so much reward!
Excellent!
11/19/2006 at 05:24pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The best turkey I've ever had. It was reasonably easy and it was the first time I had made turkey ever. It totally impressed my mom, and she made an incredible stock from the leftovers.
Everyone comes to our house for Thanksgiving now
11/19/2006 at 09:00am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I started using this receipe about 3 years ago, we used to alternate who does thanksgiving every year, now everybody bring a dish and all I have to make is the turkey, I love it!!! My husband would never eat turkey, he would just have one forkful to be polite, but the first time I made the turkey this way he had 2 helpings!! It's moist and very juicy, I usually use a 20lb bird so I add more water and seasoning, I use a covered storage container to brine the bird. It's the only way I'll make turkey. Make your own turkey stock for the gravy, it's truly worth the extra effort. I usually make that a day or two ahead of time. Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Great Turkey and Gravy!!
11/17/2006 at 03:05am
User: TERI from Victorville, CA User Rating:
This recipe is very good. The entire family loved the turkey as well as the gravy last year. Even my little sister, who doesn't like turkey can't wait for me to make it this year!
Flavorful, Moist Turkey
11/16/2006 at 10:56am
User: Tamara from Tuckahoe, NY User Rating:
All the flavors are wonderful together. The sweet from the syrup, the savory from the herbs. The herb butter under the skin gives the skin such a wonderful taste and crunch. YUM!! I've used many brines and they all work well to make the turkey moist but this recipe knocks it out of the park. If you want to use stuffing in the cavity like I do instead of the fruits and veggies that'll work too. be sure to use a thermometer if this is your first time using a brine though; The turkey was so moist the first time I thought it wasnt cooked all the way until I checked the temperature.
My favorite turkey recipe
11/14/2006 at 11:18am
User: Sandra from Florissant, MO User Rating:
Well worth the fuss. This turkey is aromatic,juicy and adds a fresh, flavorful dimension to my holiday table. Wolfgang rocks!
Phenominal Turkey
11/13/2006 at 01:37pm
User: Nell from Chicago, IL User Rating:
The best turkey I have made in a long time. The brine smells really sweet and not all that great. The abount of salt was intimidating. It seemed like a lot. These things aside, it was moist and tasty. I have tried a lot of other recipies in the past and have never recieved a result or the compliments I have with this one.
strongly recommend
11/12/2006 at 02:46pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
We tried this recipe thanksgiving 2005 and everyone loved the taste. So we're making it again this year, you should too.
Spanish way is not always the way!!!
11/08/2006 at 12:27pm
User: MERCEDES from New York, NY User Rating:
I made my first turkey last year and when I saw the show which showed how to make Brined Roast Turkey with Pan Gravy I felt I could accomplish this dish. As my family came over they smelled the food and where very excited until they found out I didn't use the same ingredients used in the usually spanish family dinners. When it came time to eat everyone had a hasty look on their face until they tasted it. Everyone loved it and asked me where I got the recipe from and if I could give it to them. So my first Thanksgiving came out great thanks to a great recipe.
ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS
11/02/2006 at 03:03pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have never cooked a turkey that turned out more tender and juicy! Even my father in-law, a natural born critic, complimented me on how delicious it was! Yum!
the greatest turkey ever made
10/29/2006 at 08:09am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
the title speaks for itself. I've made this turkey for three years now and it always comes out perfect. Brining makes it more flavorful throughout than you could ever imagine. You'll blow yourself away! Make it!!!
Excellent Recipe
10/23/2006 at 09:03am
User: September from Lithonia, GA User Rating:
I don't usually like turkey that much. (I only eat it at Thanksgiving.) But this recipe has made me a fan. My friends and family loved it as well. The work and all the ingredients required to make it were well worth it.
WOW!
10/21/2006 at 06:59pm
User: Mike from Or. City, OR User Rating:
You'll be VERY pleased, I came across the tail end of this show last year and researched it online. In a word AWESOME, we had my dad's turkey for over 30 years before we tried something new. WOW is the first word that will come to mind. Make no mistake, you'll spend a few $$$$, but well worth it! Happy Thanksgiving, Thanks Wolfgang!
Yummy Turkey !!
09/15/2006 at 09:45am
User: Debbie from omaha, NE User Rating:
This turned out so well, I made this for Thanksgiving last year and Everyone Just loved it. I WILL make it again this year.. I also use this Recipe with a whole chicken too, Its the Best!!
Wolfgang Pucks Roast Turkey
07/26/2006 at 06:51pm
User: Mark from Anchorage, AK User Rating:
Best turkey dinner I have ever made. Rave reviews by our guests. Wolfgang Puck is my favorite TV Chef. Thanks Food Network!
Excellent!
05/12/2006 at 05:20pm
User: Susie from Wasilla, AK User Rating:
My first roasted turkey and it was Delicious!
What A Surprise.........
04/13/2006 at 01:46pm
User: Dhea from Woodbury Heights, NJ User Rating:
I have been cooking turkeys for years, and they always have been delicious. However, this was an incredible turkey. Every bit of white meat disappeared that night with family and friends begging to take some home. Moist, tender, and the flavors in the meat were awesome. We have already had this turkey (by overwhelming majority vote) for Thanksgiving, New Years Eve, and now it has won hands-down for Easter dinner. It was not difficult to prepare, and I have already started to incorporate some of the prep and cooking techniques into some other recipes. A Five Star recipe. !!
Best Turkey I Ever Tasted
04/01/2006 at 12:24am
User: PAUL from Richmond, VA User Rating:
I substituted sugar for syrup and honey, pepper and garlic for herbed butter and long overbrined my turnkey, but this meal was a killer in two ways. It almost( well not really ) killed me making it and it tasted good enough to kill. Let's face it, turkey is usually bland and forgettable, which is why we make it only twice a year, but this was delicious. The piece de resistance was the pan gravey made from wine. Again, I used local generic red and white instead of Madera and whatever and again, no problem. The gravy was the perfect compliment. I can't wait for the leftovers.
The BEST turkey EVER
03/16/2006 at 11:01am
User: Jennifer from Fergus Falls, MN User Rating:
This is with out a doubt the best recipe ever for Thanksgiving Turkey. The gravy is awesome. Don't skrimp on the wines by leaving them out. They are there for a reason. FLAVOR,FLAVOR,FLAVOR!!!! Wolfie does it again!! Thank you!! PS. You will really look like a top notch chef in front of your guests with this one.
Brined Roast Turkey
02/08/2006 at 08:31am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Best turkey I've ever had. It has become a family favorite. Very flavorful and MOIST. Everyone LOVES this turkey so much I've done this with chicken too with great success as well.
brined roast turkey
12/31/2005 at 12:05pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
turkey was way to salty, i was very dissapointed in the turkey part of the recipe,the gravy and stock were great though. really glad that i tryed it out on my husband and self before serving to guests.
wild turkey style
12/26/2005 at 12:44pm
User: JESSICA from Chicago Heights, IL User Rating:
The flavor of the turkey is wild. Everyone raved about the best turkey ever. Very good.
Best gravy ever
12/22/2005 at 03:45pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have done this recipe three times now (last year's Thanksgiving and Christmas and this year's Thanksgiving) and it has always gotten raves and I have had pleas to do it again this Christmas. The gravy is AMAZING and the turkey comes out great too.
Juicy
12/17/2005 at 03:01pm
User: Christa from Farmington, MI User Rating:
The turkey was very juicy. We recommended it to others and they liked it as well.
Best Turkey ever
12/07/2005 at 09:33am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this for the Thanksgiving dinner and it was the best Turkey I ever had. Brining the turkey made the meat very juicy. I definitely will make it again.
Good Turkey
12/06/2005 at 07:33pm
User: Michael from Duvall, WA User Rating:
Good turkey, cooking it was easy and quick will do this again next year
Hard work that paid off!
12/05/2005 at 06:36pm
User: diamond from casa grande, AZ User Rating:
Perfect, moist, flavorful turkey. Everyone loved it! The gravy tasted so good. I'm going to definetly make this recipe again. My mom has all ready asked if I can help her make a turkey for the next holiday.
Brined Roast Turkey with Pan Gravy
11/28/2005 at 10:00pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
People are still talking about how moist and flavorful this turkey was, the best they ever tasted. Several have asked for the recipe. I'll repeat this one for Christmas!
Great Turky
11/27/2005 at 05:43pm
User: gini from lawton, OK User Rating:
I found that it took time to prep and cook but was well worth all the time and effert put into it. The turky was a big hit and so was the gravy.
If you don't like turkey....
11/26/2005 at 06:03pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I don't even like turkey but this is great!
Great turkey!
11/25/2005 at 02:07pm
User: shirley from San Dimas, CA User Rating:
We just made this recipe for Thanksgiving and it came out delicious! I worried about the brine being too salty but the turkey came out just right. I cut down the amounts of the cloves, ginger and a few of the herbs just for personal preference. The flavor and moisture were wonderful! It's a lot of work, and a lot of ingredients but we will definitely make it again.
AMAZING
11/23/2005 at 03:00pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is one of the best turkey/gravy recipes I've ever tried. Was a bit of work, but well worth it!!! We made it last year and it was such a hit, we're making it again this year.
Best Turkey I ever had
11/21/2005 at 12:21pm
User: EMILY from Fordoche, LA User Rating:
This turkey was the first one I ever made on my own. My mother thought I was being pretty ambitious as I was only 16. But I loved to cook, so I gave it a try. Surprisingly it was fairly simple and easy to understand. And the turkey was so juicy, moist and full of flavor. It was like no turkey I had ever had before. I've made it every year since.
best turkey ever
11/20/2005 at 06:26pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was the best turkey I've ever made.
A #1 Hit for Thanksgiving
11/20/2005 at 11:05am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This turkey took patience to cook, but in the end in turned out wonderfully. Everyone said it was the best turkey they've had. It was very moist and every bit of it was gone by the end of the night.
Perfect Thanksgiving
11/18/2005 at 10:37am
User: Jeanne from Newark, DE User Rating:
I used this recipe last year for my very first Thanksgiving dinner. My family loved it so much that they have volunteered me to do dinner again this year. The turkey was so moist and tasty. The seasonings didn't overpower the turkey; it brought out the real taste of the turkey. The gravy was outstanding!
best turkey ever!!
11/09/2005 at 02:56pm
User: brynn from roseville, MI User Rating:
i made this turkey last year for my first thanksgiving dinner ever by myself and it came out great! but it's almost a bad thing because now i have been nominated to make it every year. try it out it's wonderful!
delicious
11/08/2005 at 02:49pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Made this last year. Turned out wonderful. Didn't make the stock or gravy, but did everything else. This year I plan to do the whole thing, brine, stock and gravy. Yum!
pan gravy
11/06/2005 at 12:06pm
User: gillian from watsonville, CA User Rating:
I have been making gravy for about 35 years, and this is the best gravy I have ever made. it was rich with flavor, and there was plenty to go around.
1 star
10/30/2005 at 01:17am
User: miguel from baldwin park, CA User Rating:
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brined roasted turkey w/ pan gravy
10/20/2005 at 11:24pm
User: jamie from oakley, CA User Rating:
excellent brine and turkey marinate gravey was also good. turkey was so moist everyone loved it .
The 1st turkey I made in 17 years...
10/17/2005 at 10:06pm
User: STEPHEN from Las Vegas, NV User Rating:
...and it was flawless
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09/28/2005 at 01:24pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
i made this one thanksgiving and it was so delicious that i made it on christmas and am eagerly awaiting for thanksgiving to do it again. another good thing about this recipe is that you'll have some brown stock to use for later recipes
great bird
09/26/2005 at 08:26pm
User: kylena from rochester, NY User Rating:
this received raves in my family
Highly recommended
07/25/2005 at 08:53pm
User: CAROLYN from Chicago, IL User Rating:
I made this for thanksgiving last year. We had such a big bird I had to soak it in a cooler. I was nervous but it made the most amazing turkey I've ever had. It was not overly salty as might be expected, the flavor was perfect. The meat fell off the bone and everyone was amazed. I will be making this every year from now on.
FABULOUS
07/09/2005 at 02:11pm
User: ROBYN from San Diego, CA User Rating:
This was the second turkey I've ever made for Thanksgiving. It was absolutely fabulous...juicy, tender, and very tasty. LOVED IT!! I can never go back to a regular stuffed turkey again.
Don't try this at home
04/27/2005 at 11:08pm
User: AMY from Chula Vista, CA User Rating:
This recipe is better suited to a restaurant, since I don't have sufficient room to brine a 10-pound turkey in my fridge, nor a stockpot large enough to boil enough brine. Also, the recipe calls for EVOO for drizzling, but in the show, Puck used peanut oil.
Fabulous Turkey
03/29/2005 at 01:52am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
What a great recipe. I used this to prepare my first turkey ever. It was better than my mom's!
Absolutely the most beautiful turkey!
03/19/2005 at 04:20pm
User: Marcia from Houston, TX User Rating:
I have been making turkey for 25 years and this recipe beats them all. Well worth the effort. The maple syrup & honey gives the turkey a beautiful bronze finish when cooked and NO BASTING! The gravy has a subtle sweetness from the honey & maple syrup in the drippings & is delicious. And did I mention how moist & wonderful the turkey is? Take the time to try this recipe; you won't regret it. Get your maple syrup & honey at Sam's Club to minimize the cost (it takes LOTS).
Proven delicious recipe
03/06/2005 at 11:10am
User: MARIA from Weston, FL User Rating:
I've been doing this recipe two years in a row and passed it to friends and it has been a general succcess. The results is a tender, juicy and savory Turkey. Follow step by step and even it seems a little long, the results are worth it.
Thank You
02/12/2005 at 09:52am
User: DEENA from yuma, AZ User Rating:
This recipe was a bit difficult but was well worth it. I let it soak in the brine for over 24 hours and served it with all the southern trimmings and at thanksgiving and christmas my family and in laws loved every juicy bit. We had NO left overs!!!This was even better than our normal favoite "fried turkey"
Juicy turkey, but didn't like the flavor
02/05/2005 at 12:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The bird was absolutely juicy looking--very moist. I just didn't like some of the seasoning. I would definitely try this again, but chance up some of the seasonings, or go lighter on the rosemary for my tastes.
Ab Fab Turkey
02/02/2005 at 06:10pm
User: AMY from West Milford, NJ User Rating:
This was the best turkey I ever tasted. I left it in there for 1 1/2 days. It was unbelievable. Moist fab! Worth the little extra work. Not hard at all. I was also afraid of the salt. You couldnt even tell!!GOOD LUCK
Brined Roast Turkey with Pan Gravy
02/02/2005 at 10:52am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Delicious!!!!!!!!!
great and tasty!
01/22/2005 at 02:41am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
juicy!
You'll never go back...
01/12/2005 at 10:38am
User: FRANKLIN from Houston, TX User Rating:
Once you brine a turkey prior to cooking, you will never go back. The difference is amazing, and I have used this brine recipe for chicken, pheasant, and duck.
Great on all counts
01/09/2005 at 10:28pm
User: RAMONA from Huntington Beach, CA User Rating:
Made this for Christmas dinner. I brined in a huge pan (designed for deep frying turkeys)so I needed more water. So I also increased the salt and spices. I monitored the bird's internal temperature during baking to make sure it didn't get over cooked. The flavor and moistness of the meat were completely outstanding. The bird was a beautiful brown - where I usually have trouble with overbrowning in spots. I am so grateful that Wolfgang is willing to share his cooking knowledge us. No doubt, that recipe took a lot of work to develop.
the BEST turkey
01/07/2005 at 09:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
i had never cooked my own turkey before- but jumped into this recipe because it sounded so good. it took some effort, but nobody i know has ever made a better turkey! :-)
The perfect turkey?
12/26/2004 at 08:30am
User: ANDREAS from Lidingo, NE User Rating:
Being from Sweden, I've never really come in contact with turkey much, since the meat is generally regarded as dry and boring if you ask most people here. Being basically an american national course I've always wanted to try making a whole turkey myself though, because 300 million people can't be wrong can they? I found this recipe through google, and with all the great reviews it had gotten, it seemed like the perfect recipe. It did take a lot of work. Me and my brother probably put in 4-5 hours work making it not including cooking time. And let's face it, the brime contains more pepper and cloves than most chefs use in an entire year and that can be really intimidating for someone with little turkey experience. But let me tell you, it was all worth it. People were awestruck, most of them had never had real turkey, and this meal blew them away. I'm getting calls several days after thanking me for that dinner, it's all they can talk about. Thanks mr Puck for that amazing recipe.
2 Years and still getting raves
12/25/2004 at 02:16am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe has become the standard qhich others compare with. I have never recieved anything but glowing raves for the super moist and tasty turkey this recipe produces.
best turkey ever
12/24/2004 at 07:45pm
User: TUSHANA from Waynesville, MO User Rating:
This was the best turkey I ever tasted. I made it last year for thanksgiving and it was my first turkey and people who didn't too much care for turkey loved it.
there is no better.
12/22/2004 at 01:25am
User: JASON from Puyallup, WA User Rating:
The first time I served this recipe guarenteed it would not be the last. The brine not only added wonderfull flavor, but I have yet to serve a dry bird since using this receipe.
Incredible Turkey
12/19/2004 at 10:59am
User: DAVE from Va Beach, VA User Rating:
I did this brining after seeing Wolfgang do it on a special. I got rave reviews from all my guest and it was without a doubt the best Turkey I have ever eaten. The gravy easily fell into this category also and the idea about mixing the butter and flour as one, I have never had such smooth lumpless gravy. THANKS Wolfgang !!!!
My Mom Was Finally Impressed!
12/18/2004 at 03:44pm
User: PAIGE from Oregon City, OR User Rating:
My Mom is not one who gives a lot of praise on the special meals I make for her. However, this time it was different, she couldn't stop raving about the turkey...my kids too! This was a very easy recipe and it turned out perfect! I will only cook my turkey this way, it was the very best one I have ever made. Thank You Wolfgang!! :-)
Best Turkey
12/16/2004 at 02:13pm
User: DEBRA from Henderson, NV User Rating:
I made this turkey last year for Thanksgiving and I will be making it for Christmas this year. Last year my family said it was the juiciest turkey they had ever tasted. They talked about it for days after as they made sandwiches from the leftovers. I made this recipe with a 20 lb turkey and it still came out wonderful. The biggest challenge was finding a container big enough to hold the brining turkey. I ended up using a plastic storage container and it worked great. I didn't adjust much for the bigger turkey, just had to use more water and a little more of the spices for the brine. I roasted it until it read 165 and it was perfect.
So so
12/14/2004 at 11:26am
User: COLLEEN from warren, MI User Rating:
It ended up being an expensive turkey. I really didn't like that well. It was too salty and the ginger and clove came through too strong. The white meat was jucier than usual. I probably wouldn't make again.
It was amazing
12/12/2004 at 02:46am
User: SOURMA from CHICAGO, IL User Rating:
This was my first time cooking a Turkey and I thought to myself what was I think trying to cook a "wolfgang puck" recipe but it came out fantastic and people still are talking about it say its the best turkey they ever had.
Perfect Turkey
12/11/2004 at 01:27pm
User: MELISSA from hayden, ID User Rating:
I made this turkey for Thanksgiving this year and it was the first turkey I've ever attempted. It turned out perfect and everyone exclaimed at how it was the best turkey they've ever had. It's a great recipe for a beginner or even an advanced cook!
Best turkey ever!
12/10/2004 at 04:05pm
User: MARIA from st. louis, MO User Rating:
I used this recipe for Thanksgiving. It really was not very complicated. The result was fabulous! Juicy and so flavorful! The veggies in the pan were to die for. Thank you Wolfgang.
Wam bam in your face
12/10/2004 at 12:29am
User: JENNIFER from Austin, TX User Rating:
This Thanksiving my sister wanted to do something a little different. The turkey came out to be very juicy and tender. I did not use 2lbs. of kosher salt because I felt like it would make the turkey too salty (2lbs. is a lot of salt). My only recommendation is to reduce the amount of cloves used (they can be very overpowering and strong). I probably would not recommend this recipe for the perfect turkey.
Awesome Brined Roast Turkey
12/08/2004 at 09:48am
User: WENDY from Lake Alfred, FL User Rating:
I can only say that there were no leftovers.
WOW!
12/06/2004 at 05:33pm
User: LORI from St. Paul, MN User Rating:
Admittedly this recipe is somewhat of a process and has requires quite a few steps and ingredients. However, the result is well worth it!!! I made this for Thanksgiving and people are still raving about the turkey! It was so delicious and full of flavor! I tasted a friend's turkey after this one, and it was so bland. I will never make turkey any other way!
The Best Turkey Ever
12/06/2004 at 09:52am
User: NANCY from Mountlake Terrace, WA User Rating:
Quite a lot of work, but well worth it. The turkey was fabulous and the gravy was also, and I don't even like gravy!
THE best turkey EVER!
12/05/2004 at 10:05pm
User: CHRISTINE from union city, CA User Rating:
This turkey was a hit with my family. It was my first thanksgiving turkey. The recipe was easy to follow and a ton of fun! My family couldn't believe how juicy and tender the turkey turned out. Hands down THE best turkey I have EVER had! I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone!
AWESOME!!!
12/04/2004 at 08:49pm
User: CINDY from Willard, MO User Rating:
You can do this! My husband and I watched this show and he said, "Let's try that!" We did it just like the recipe (except we don't drink wine so didn't know what a good quality wine was...we used chicken stock to deglaze)and it was so easy! I admit, watching the TV show made it easier to follow the instructions. I wish I had a camera and took a picture as everyone took their first bite...complete amazement!! Everyone said it was the best tasting turkey ever!!! Thank you Chef Puck!
Brined Turkey
12/04/2004 at 09:49am
User: TRACY from San Antonio, TX User Rating:
This was the best turkey I have ever had the pleasure of fixing and eating. My family absolutely loved it. I will be preparing this every year. Thank you Wolfgang.
My best turkey EVER!
12/02/2004 at 08:24pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
By the time the bird came out of the over I couldn't believe my eyes. It looked just like the one Wolfgang made on his show! And the taste! It was moist, delicious so good, there was none left over. The way the recipe was laid out was a little confusing, but it was worth it.
Fantastic Flavors!
12/02/2004 at 02:11pm
User: STEPHANIE from Steamboat Springs, CO User Rating:
This was the most flavorful turkey and gravy we have ever had. I had read the other reviews prior to making this for Thanksgiving and they were all correct. It was a little more involved than the usual turkey, but well worth it. The meat was tender and juicy, no dry dull bird here...and the aroma was amazing! Wonderful flavors for the palate! This will be our traditional Thanksgiving turkey and maybe Christmas dinner too!!
The best turkey ever
12/02/2004 at 02:05pm
User: ELAINE from Long Valley, NJ User Rating:
I tried this turkey recipe for Thanksgiving after seeing Wolfgang prepare this on TV and then reading all the rave reviews. We were not disappointed. I wound up brining my 12 pound turkey for about 15 hours and I was a little concerned that, with the very strong brine, the turkey would be too salty or something. It turned out perfect. The most moist, flavorful turkey I have ever made. The greatest thing was that once the turkey was in the oven, that's it! No basting needed. Thanks, Wolfgang. I see no reason to make my future Thanksgiving turkeys any other way.
Unbelievably good flavor
12/02/2004 at 11:54am
User: CHRIS from Altoona, WI User Rating:
Your house will smell like a gourmet Thanksgiving dinner for several days afterwards. This was the best turkey I've ever had. The garlic/rosemary/sage butter rub made the turkey juicy and delicious through and through. The pan gravy was utterly great. Deglazing with the various wines in this recipe capped the flavor perfectly.
brined
12/02/2004 at 11:26am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
very good
THE Best Turkey of my LIFE!!
12/01/2004 at 06:57pm
User: SARAH from Weirton, WV User Rating:
I made this turkey for Thanksgiving this year (which by the way was my first-ever attempt at cooking the dinner myself) and it came out AMAZING! It was the best turkey I've ever had! The brine gave it the perfect amount of sweetness and locked in the juice. The seasonings, butter, apple, and onion infused it with ALOT of flavor!! I however had to cook mine much longer than specified so plan for that. This is a definite Must-try!!
too moist
11/30/2004 at 09:39pm
User: MAX from GibsoniA, PA User Rating:
Leaving a 14 pound turkey in brine over night may have been too long. The amount of moisture changed the texture of the meat. The flavor was superb!
Excellent!!!
11/30/2004 at 04:44am
User: CHRISTINE from San Leandro, CA User Rating:
I used this recipe for my turkey this year. My husband and my boys usualy don't like to eat turkey, but they love the turkey this year. It came out so moist. Very juicy and delicious. My family have asked me to do it again for x'mas. Thanks!
Wonderful Roasted Chicken Also
11/30/2004 at 01:51am
User: KAYE from Oxnard, CA User Rating:
Used this recipe on two 6 lb. roasting chickens and my family & friends all raved about how moist the chicken was. I also made the gravy and it wonderful too. My family doesn't care for turkey, however, I have put them all on notice that next year I will use a turkey for this recipe because the chickens were extremely moist.
no dry turkey here
11/29/2004 at 10:47pm
User: JENNIFER from pomona, NY User Rating:
The process of preparing the brine and turkey was a snap. We didn't make the gravy or the stuffing but the turkey was so flavorful and juicy. I usually HATE the turkey, but I had seconds this time!
turkey
11/29/2004 at 09:35pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The best turkey ever! So much easier than I thought it would be.
Best Bird Ever!!
11/29/2004 at 06:25pm
User: P from Maywood, NJ User Rating:
This recipe turned out the best turkey I have ever roasted. I used the brining method and also the butter and fresh herb rub under the skin, but stuffed the turkey with a family recipe. No one could get over how moist and flavorful this turkey was. My turkey was the main attraction for a change, not the side dishes. I found that the turkey cooked quicker than usual so it was done well ahead of time. After letting it rest uncovered for 30 minutes I wrapped it up in heavy duty tine foil for an addittional 2.5 hours until it was time to carve it. It was still hot and moist and delicious.
The best Thanksgiving Turkey ever!
11/28/2004 at 09:07pm
User: ARLENE from WALLINGFORD, CT User Rating:
We followed the recipe exactly and it made this year's turkey the best ever. The flavor was incredible and the turkey was so moist. The gravy was the best tasting gravy we ever had. It will be the new family recipe for our Thanksgiving turkey!
Best Turkey
11/28/2004 at 08:53pm
User: MARK from Cream Ridge, NJ User Rating:
I used the brine recipe but used a different stuffing and roasting method (separating and partially boning and stuffing the legs). I have used other brine recipes but this is the best. The flavors were complex (the turkey almost tasted smoked); one or two guests thought the clove flavor was a bit strong but the overall verdict was that this was the best turkey everyone had ever had. I will use it in the future.
The absolute best turkey you will ever taste!
11/27/2004 at 04:56pm
User: RICHARD from Charlestown, RI User Rating:
I am a great fan of the Food Network and watch it faithfully. Wolfgang Puck is a particular favorite of mine for his panache and ecclectic combination of various cuisines. This recipe proves his talent and you can't go wrong with it!
One of the best!!
11/27/2004 at 02:36pm
User: BECKY from Lilburn, GA User Rating:
This was an excellent recipe. The gravy was absolutely one of the best I've had! My husband and family raved about the entire meal. Awesome! A lot of work, but worth it.
Awesome Turkey
11/27/2004 at 11:28am
User: JENNIFER from Kissimmee, FL User Rating:
This was the first time i had ever made a turkey that had sat in a brine. This is now the only way i will ever make my turkey again. The flavor was amazing...the juice from the turkey was abundant. I loved this and so did all my guests.
Not Your Typical Turkey
11/27/2004 at 09:55am
User: BARBARA from Chester, NJ User Rating:
This was the BEST turkey I have ever had! Everyone LOVED it! The brine made it so flavorful and juicy. Everyone commented that it didn't even need gravy. And the gravy! Don't expect the typical turkey gravy either. The use of the various wines made for a very unique, flavorful gravy that was slightly sweet but still had the herb undertones. The little bit of extra effort needed for this recipe was well worth the results. I will never do a "typical" turkey again!
The BEST Turkey.....ever!
11/27/2004 at 09:52am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My family and guest loved this turkey. It was so moist and full of flavor. My husband has requested it again for Christmas dinner. I will make this Turkey again next year!
Rave reviews
11/27/2004 at 08:20am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I had made brined turkey before so was familiar with the process. This recipe had alot more sweetener that I had previously used and the results were much better. I was a little nervous because my bird was 12lbs instead of the recommended 10. I cooked it a bit longer and when the thermometer registered 165 degrees I figured it was done. Everyone loved it. It was a process but well worth the effort!
Excellent
11/26/2004 at 10:13pm
User: JOSIE from fresno, CA User Rating:
This recipe is well worth all the trips to the grocery store. I made my turkey for thanksgiving, and everyone loved it. I did'nt even get to take leftovers, there was nothing but the bones left.
Fantastic Turkey
11/26/2004 at 04:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this turkery. It is the best turkey I have ever had, by far! The flavors are out of this world! It is the juiciest turkey I have ever tasted. The pan gravy was the best! The tip with the butter and flour made it so smooth. The wine and maderia made it taste so good! I can't believe I actually made something that tasted this delicious. I was queen for the day for sure! Thank you Wolfgang.
MR PUCK, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
11/26/2004 at 01:45pm
User: DOLORES from Glendale, CA User Rating:
Oh man, this was the best turkey I've ever tasted in my LIFE!! My sister said the same, it was a hit 100%. The color was like a dark violin, shiny dark brown and beautiful. The flavor and moisture... wow, I couldn't believe I didn't have to baste the turkey at all! It was sooo moist, even the breast toward the surface was moist. I never eat white meat because it's dry, I always eat only dark meat. This year, I didn't touch the dark meat, was so enjoying the breast meat. This recipe DELIVERS! I saw it on TV and became really excited about making it, 'cause it didn't look hard and the results looked great. This was my first roasted turkey, and it turned out PERFECT!!! Thank you Wolfgang Puck, this was WONDERFUL!
Outstanding Thanksgiving Turkey
11/26/2004 at 12:15pm
User: COLIN from Coral Gables, FL User Rating:
An excellent brining recipe and the pan gravy was outstanding. The clove, ginger, honey and apples added a subtle and unique flavor to the bird and gravy. Wolfgang, thank you for a brillinat recipe. Your TV show on this recipe was also invaluable in our preparations.
Moist & Delicious
11/26/2004 at 11:47am
User: LISA from Anchorage, AK User Rating:
This is a great recipe in that you can pace yourself, and not do all the work in one day! I began 3 days ahead of Thankgiving, wasn't so frantic by "zero" hour. This turkey has such an amazing flavor! I've tried brining with one other recipe, and it was alot of work for very little flavor. Not so with this turkey! The compound butter definitely adds to the flavor, and everyone (even picky eaters) LOVED it! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Wonderful!
11/26/2004 at 09:50am
User: EMILY from Boxford, MA User Rating: