Bourbon Brine Coffee Rubbed Turkey…and a Giveaway
Bourbon, Coffee, and Turkey. Sounds like a delicious nap waiting to happen, don’t you think?
All good things. Bourbon is so flavorful, soothing, and people put it in their coffee (smart people, anyway) and both bourbon AND coffee SHOULD be a part of your Thanksgiving turkey prepping plans.
I said so.
So, turkey prepping needs to start soon. Wednesday, if you are eating Thursday. That’s because you want to get your turkey in the brine. The brine is not something you really want to taste on it’s own, but trust me, it’s good stuff. It smells rich, it IS rich. And you want the bird soaking in it for at least 8 hours, but 12 to 24 is even better. Let it absorb all of that brine before drying it off and getting him cooked.
Seriously, dry him off. Use a towel. You want the turkey to be dry before going into the oven. If you want some more tips and tricks about roasting a turkey – I just wrote a post about it here. Check it out – it’s full of good info. I’m looking out for you, kids. A turkey is a big deal but I know you can do it.
Now – the rub. Quick and easy. Mix up those ingredients, and rub it on. Softened butter squished up under the turkey skin is essential, then the rub. Rub rub rub. You’ll be surprised at the subtlety of the coffee – it offers a mild flavor, something more of an aroma and earthiness than anything else. It does NOT taste like turkey dipped in coffee. It tastes like turkey heaven.
Bourbon Brine Coffee Rubbed Turkey
Bourbon Brine
Dissolve: 2 gallons water, 1 cup kosher salt, 1 cup brown sugar
Add: 1 Tablespoon Thyme, 1 Tablespoon Rosemary, 1 Tablespoon Onion Powder, 2 oranges, quartered, 1 lemon, quartered, and 1 1/2 cup good bourbon.
Stir together and add turkey to the brine.
Coffee Herb Rub
Combine: 2 Tablespoons onion powder, 2 Tablespoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 Tablespoon thyme, 2 teaspoons rosemary, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 Tablespoon coffee grounds. Use as needed on prepared, uncooked turkey.
Lavazza Giveaway
So, thanks to Lavazza bring a sponsor of my blogging conference, Mixed, I was in possession of a few bags of their fantastic coffee. This is what I chose to use in my rub… the Perfetto blend. Great choice!
Once I tasted the results, I contacted them and told them what I’d done…and now they want YOU to experience their coffee as well! They are graciously offering one of you a four pack of a variety of their ground coffee, as well as a $100 Visa Gift Card to put towards…well, whatever you want! A turkey? A Keurig? A night in a hotel, where it’s quiet and you can watch whatever TV station you want?
The choice is yours.
Just let me know you’d like to win it. Leave a comment!
For additional entries:
- Check out the Lavazza page and tell me which of the coffee flavors most appeals to you. Leave a separate comment for this.
- Share this post on Facebook or Twitter. Be sure to tag me on Twitter – I’m @doughmesstic – again, leave a separate comment.
There you are, THREE chances to win this Lavazza prize pack and $100. I know you’ll love it as much as I do!
Disclaimer: This giveaway is courtesy of Lavazza, and will be shipped and supplied by Lavazza. Recipe, all thoughts, and opinions are my own. Winner will be chosen at random. US Addresses only. Contest open until 11:59pm EST November 30, 2014. Winner will be notified via email provided. Good luck!
Esther Thurman
November 25, 2014 @ 10:29 am
The Perfetto K-Cup sounds like a coffee I’d really like. Thanks for the giveaway and have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
Esther Thurman
November 25, 2014 @ 10:29 am
The Perfetto K-Cup sounds like a coffee I’d really like. Thanks for the giveaway and have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
manda
November 25, 2014 @ 11:03 am
Love to win!
manda
November 25, 2014 @ 11:03 am
Love to win!
Madeline
November 25, 2014 @ 1:11 pm
I’d like to try the Gran Crema Espresso beans!!
Madeline
November 25, 2014 @ 1:11 pm
I’d like to try the Gran Crema Espresso beans!!
Bianca @ Sweet Dreaming
November 25, 2014 @ 3:10 pm
i’d love to win!!! can’t survive med school without coffee 🙂
Bianca @ Sweet Dreaming
November 25, 2014 @ 3:10 pm
i’d love to win!!! can’t survive med school without coffee 🙂
Claudia
November 25, 2014 @ 4:36 pm
This would be an amazing gift for my husband who is trying to find the right coffee since we have finally purchased an coffee maker.
Claudia
November 25, 2014 @ 4:36 pm
This would be an amazing gift for my husband who is trying to find the right coffee since we have finally purchased an coffee maker.
Claudia
November 25, 2014 @ 4:38 pm
I think he would like the Gran Selezione
Claudia
November 25, 2014 @ 4:38 pm
I think he would like the Gran Selezione
Kelly M
November 25, 2014 @ 7:55 pm
I love coffee and this is a new brand for me. Would very much like to try it out!
Kelly M
November 25, 2014 @ 7:55 pm
I love coffee and this is a new brand for me. Would very much like to try it out!
Kelly M
November 25, 2014 @ 7:56 pm
Lavazza Gran Crema Espresso is for me 😉
Kelly M
November 25, 2014 @ 7:56 pm
Lavazza Gran Crema Espresso is for me 😉
Jennifer Palma
November 25, 2014 @ 8:32 pm
I’d LOVE this. I LOVE COFFEE!!!
Tammy Shelton
November 25, 2014 @ 8:33 pm
Yes, I would so love to win! Awesomeness!
Tammy Shelton
November 25, 2014 @ 8:33 pm
Yes, I would so love to win! Awesomeness!
Amanda Meredith Lucas
November 25, 2014 @ 8:36 pm
Would love to try them all 🙂
megan kelley
November 25, 2014 @ 8:37 pm
Omg I would Love to win.
megan kelley
November 25, 2014 @ 8:37 pm
Omg I would Love to win.
Lori H
November 25, 2014 @ 8:38 pm
I would love to win this!
Lori H
November 25, 2014 @ 8:38 pm
I would love to win this!
Betty B.
November 25, 2014 @ 8:40 pm
I would love to win!
Betty B.
November 25, 2014 @ 8:40 pm
I would love to win!
Betty B.
November 25, 2014 @ 8:41 pm
LAVAZZA PERFETTO sounds amazing!
Julie mitchell
November 25, 2014 @ 8:41 pm
I’d love to win this!
Julie mitchell
November 25, 2014 @ 8:41 pm
I’d love to win this!
Lori H
November 25, 2014 @ 8:42 pm
I would like to try the grand crema.
Betty B.
November 25, 2014 @ 8:43 pm
tweeted https://twitter.com/angelgenius27/status/537421386009284608
SandyN
November 25, 2014 @ 8:45 pm
I LOVE coffee, and I’ve yet to try this brand.
SandyN
November 25, 2014 @ 8:45 pm
I LOVE coffee, and I’ve yet to try this brand.
Sandy Headtke
November 25, 2014 @ 8:46 pm
LAVAZZA GRAN AROMA would be my first choice, it is the combination of the taste and the aroma that makes the perfect cup of coffee.
Mary Ann
November 25, 2014 @ 8:46 pm
Holidays equal more late nights and more coffee.
Mary Ann
November 25, 2014 @ 8:46 pm
Holidays equal more late nights and more coffee.
SandyN
November 25, 2014 @ 8:47 pm
I’d love to try Lavazza Perfetto!
Melanie Stallings
November 25, 2014 @ 8:48 pm
please, please me!
Melanie Stallings
November 25, 2014 @ 8:48 pm
please, please me!
Sandy Headtke
November 25, 2014 @ 8:48 pm
https://www.facebook.com/sandy.headtke/posts/901733649851654?pnref=story
Shared on Facebook
Rhonda
November 25, 2014 @ 8:49 pm
I’m crazy-excited about all-things turkey! Loved this post! Thank you!
Rhonda
November 25, 2014 @ 8:49 pm
I’m crazy-excited about all-things turkey! Loved this post! Thank you!
Sandy Headtke
November 25, 2014 @ 8:52 pm
https://mobile.twitter.com/SandyHeadtke/status/537423363258343424
Tweeted
Tammy Shelton
November 25, 2014 @ 8:52 pm
I would like to try the Lavazza Gran Aroma K-Cup® Packs.
Tammy Shelton
November 25, 2014 @ 8:52 pm
I would like to try the Lavazza Gran Aroma K-Cup® Packs.
Tammy Shelton
November 25, 2014 @ 8:57 pm
https://twitter.com/QueenB_Tammy/status/537424723249233921
Courtney
November 25, 2014 @ 9:09 pm
I love coffee!
Courtney
November 25, 2014 @ 9:09 pm
I love coffee!
Margaret P.
November 25, 2014 @ 9:18 pm
I would love to win!
Margaret P.
November 25, 2014 @ 9:19 pm
I think I would like the Lavazzo Perfetto best.
Renee C.
November 25, 2014 @ 9:21 pm
I have never tried a brine with my turkey! This sounds AMAZING! Thanks so much for sharing this and the great giveaway. I’d love to win. Thank you again!
Renee C.
November 25, 2014 @ 9:21 pm
I have never tried a brine with my turkey! This sounds AMAZING! Thanks so much for sharing this and the great giveaway. I’d love to win. Thank you again!
DAWN RENEE
November 25, 2014 @ 9:25 pm
Coffee is a daily necessity, good coffee an absolute must, I would love to win this and thank you for the chance!
DAWN RENEE
November 25, 2014 @ 9:26 pm
I would love to try LAVAZZA CLASSICO.
DAWN RENEE
November 25, 2014 @ 9:26 pm
I would love to try LAVAZZA CLASSICO.
DAWN RENEE
November 25, 2014 @ 9:29 pm
I know pinterest was not in the choices but letting you know I pinned it! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/436356651370414453/
Kathy Stanaway
November 25, 2014 @ 10:31 pm
We really enjoy their coffee. We would Love to win! We love both the bags of Coffee for our drip Coffee machine, our Keurig, and French press!
Kathy Stanaway
November 25, 2014 @ 10:31 pm
We really enjoy their coffee. We would Love to win! We love both the bags of Coffee for our drip Coffee machine, our Keurig, and French press!
Kathy Stanaway
November 25, 2014 @ 10:33 pm
We love the Lavazza coffee and their K-cups! We would love to win this Contest! Yes,please!
Randy Fulgham
November 25, 2014 @ 10:35 pm
the LAVAZZA GRAN AROMA
Randy Fulgham
November 25, 2014 @ 10:35 pm
the LAVAZZA GRAN AROMA
Randy Fulgham
November 25, 2014 @ 10:39 pm
shared here:>>https://www.facebook.com/randy.fulgham2/posts/741917659223566
Randy Fulgham
November 25, 2014 @ 10:42 pm
retweeted right here:>>https://twitter.com/doughmesstic/status/537417378746105856/@moooondog
Randy Fulgham
November 25, 2014 @ 10:42 pm
retweeted right here:>>https://twitter.com/doughmesstic/status/537417378746105856/@moooondog
LeAnn V
November 25, 2014 @ 10:44 pm
Would love to win this! I love to try new coffees and I’ve never tried Lavazza.
LeAnn V
November 25, 2014 @ 10:46 pm
I’d love to give the Perfetto a try.
LeAnn V
November 25, 2014 @ 10:46 pm
I’d love to give the Perfetto a try.
Renee
November 25, 2014 @ 10:58 pm
I’d love to win this!
Renee
November 25, 2014 @ 11:00 pm
I would loveto try Qualità Oro
Renee
November 25, 2014 @ 11:00 pm
I would loveto try Qualità Oro
Wendy McBride
November 25, 2014 @ 11:10 pm
I’d love to win the $100 and try some new coffee flavors as well. Living week to week, so this would help greatly!
Wendy McBride
November 25, 2014 @ 11:11 pm
I’d most like to try the Lavazza Gran Aroma K-Cups. It sounds like it would taste and smell awesome!
Wendy McBride
November 25, 2014 @ 11:11 pm
I’d most like to try the Lavazza Gran Aroma K-Cups. It sounds like it would taste and smell awesome!
Becky Meister
November 25, 2014 @ 11:44 pm
Would love to win this, thanks for sharing such a great recipe. Happy Thanksgiving!!
Becky Meister
November 25, 2014 @ 11:52 pm
I’d like to try Perfetto..
Becky Meister
November 25, 2014 @ 11:52 pm
I’d like to try Perfetto..
Natalie G.
November 26, 2014 @ 12:09 am
I’d love to win, it sounds amazing!
Natalie G.
November 26, 2014 @ 12:10 am
The Gran Aroma sounds yummy 🙂
Natalie G.
November 26, 2014 @ 12:13 am
I tweeted- @natakie16
Natalie G.
November 26, 2014 @ 12:13 am
I tweeted- @natakie16
Amy S
November 26, 2014 @ 12:46 am
I’m especially intrigued by the gran aroma!
What a great idea for turkey!
Heidi Reid
November 26, 2014 @ 1:12 am
Would love to win!!
Heidi Reid
November 26, 2014 @ 1:12 am
Would love to win!!
Heidi Reid
November 26, 2014 @ 1:21 am
I think the Classico looks good with the dried fruit. Sounds crisp!
Stephanie B
November 26, 2014 @ 1:23 am
i would LOVE to be a winner winner turkey dinner 🙂
Stephanie B
November 26, 2014 @ 1:23 am
i would LOVE to be a winner winner turkey dinner 🙂
Stephanie B
November 26, 2014 @ 1:24 am
the Gran Selezione would be my #1 choice!!!
Heidi Reid
November 26, 2014 @ 1:30 am
I shared on Facebook under Heidi Zimmerman Reid
Heidi Reid
November 26, 2014 @ 1:30 am
I shared on Facebook under Heidi Zimmerman Reid
Sandy M
November 26, 2014 @ 7:50 am
Wow this sounds really good… I would love to win this!
Lauren
November 26, 2014 @ 9:15 am
I would love to win this! Happy Thanksgiving!
Lauren
November 26, 2014 @ 9:15 am
I would love to win this! Happy Thanksgiving!
Lauren
November 26, 2014 @ 9:17 am
I’d like to try the Perfetto flavor. Anything with coffee undertones is my favorite!
Lauren
November 26, 2014 @ 9:17 am
*Caramel
Lydia L
November 26, 2014 @ 4:06 pm
I would love to win! 🙂
Lydia L
November 26, 2014 @ 4:07 pm
I would like to try caramel – yum!
Kristen
November 26, 2014 @ 11:52 pm
I’d love to win!
A night in a hotel sounds wonderful, but I’d probably spend it on something more practical….
Kristen
November 26, 2014 @ 11:52 pm
I’d love to win!
A night in a hotel sounds wonderful, but I’d probably spend it on something more practical….
Kristen
November 26, 2014 @ 11:53 pm
LAVAZZA PERFETTO sounds delicious!
Kristen
November 26, 2014 @ 11:56 pm
tweeted
https://twitter.com/rubylorikeet/status/537832260485926912
Kristen
November 26, 2014 @ 11:56 pm
tweeted
https://twitter.com/rubylorikeet/status/537832260485926912
Kelster
November 27, 2014 @ 10:30 am
I’d love to win!
Kelster
November 27, 2014 @ 10:32 am
The gran aroma sounds good
Kelster
November 27, 2014 @ 10:32 am
The gran aroma sounds good
Carrie
November 27, 2014 @ 7:19 pm
I’ve tried Lavazza and loved it – would love to win!
MARTHAIA
November 29, 2014 @ 12:04 am
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MARTHAIA
November 29, 2014 @ 12:04 am
AAAWWW !!!!! Would Certainly enjoy this HERE YE I WOULD LIKE TO WIN ALSO !!! TY
MARTHAIA
November 29, 2014 @ 12:06 am
LAVAZZA GRAN SELEZIONE !!! REFIILL ON THIS MY CHOICE…
Ashley Outland
November 29, 2014 @ 12:10 am
What a great giveaway! I’d love to win!
Ashley Outland
November 29, 2014 @ 12:10 am
What a great giveaway! I’d love to win!
MARTHAIA
November 29, 2014 @ 12:11 am
Shared on face book !!! TY
Ruth
November 29, 2014 @ 10:03 am
Would love to win! Coffee sounds delish!
Ruth
November 29, 2014 @ 10:03 am
Would love to win! Coffee sounds delish!
Ruth
November 29, 2014 @ 10:08 am
Would love to try the Gran Aroma!
Kristen @ Dinner For Two Blog
November 29, 2014 @ 5:33 pm
We just bought a coffee maker!
Kristen @ Dinner For Two Blog
November 29, 2014 @ 5:33 pm
We just bought a coffee maker!
Annette
November 30, 2014 @ 8:13 am
I’d love to win! I’ve been reading about this brand over the past few months and am intrigued. I’m crazy about good coffee.
Annette
November 30, 2014 @ 8:15 am
The first one I’d like to try is the LAVAZZA GRAN AROMA.
Annette
November 30, 2014 @ 8:15 am
The first one I’d like to try is the LAVAZZA GRAN AROMA.
Annette
November 30, 2014 @ 8:16 am
I tweeted https://twitter.com/ThatTuxedoCat/status/539044223492714498