Turkey Recipes

I'm always looking for new recipes for my favorite foods. One of them happens to be turkey! I can't get enough of it. My husband laughs at me because there are always a couple in our freezer :) Here's some recipes I'll be trying out this Christmas for our dinner. I hope they're as good as they look!

Savory Turkey Brine

2 gallons cold water
10 ounces Kikkoman naturally brewed soy sauce
1/2 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons dried sage
2 tablespoons dried celery seed
1 tablespoon dried thyme

The night before roasting, remove giblets and turkey neck. Rinse turkey inside and out. In a large stockpot or 5 gallon bucket, mix water with remaining ingredients. Stir until all the salt is dissolved. Place turkey in pot, cover with a lid and refrigerate overnight, or at least 8 hours. Remove turkey from brine and rinse well. Now, follow your regular cooking instructions.

(Recipe for a 16-24 pound turkey)

Turkey Fried Rice

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 green onions, chopped
1 cup diced turkey meat
1 carrot, cut into julienne strips
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 cups cold cooked rice
2 tablespoons Kikkoman soy sauce

Heat oil in a large skillet. Add next 3 ingredients; stir-fry until carrots are tender, yet crisp. Add egg; cook, stirring gently until cooked. Mix in rice and soy sauce. Cook until rice is thoroughly heated.

Turkey Tetrazzini

3 pounds turkey, cooked
1 pound sliced mushrooms
6 tablespoons butter or margarine
6 tablespoons flour
1 cup chicken broth
2 cups Kikkoman Pearl Original Soymilk
1lb. spaghetti noodles
1 cup parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Cut turkey into bite-sized pieces. Melt the butter in saucepan. Then, stir in flour; cooking until it starts to bubble. Gradually add chicken broth, stirring until sauce thickens, then add soymilk, salt and pepper, and cheese. Add turkey and mushrooms and slowly simmer. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and stir into the turkey mixture. Pour into a non-stick baking dish. Bake at 450 degrees until heated thoroughly and the cheese has melted.