We bought some star anise and I've found two great recipes that use it and are delicious! The first is brined turkey breast. First, bring the following ingredients to a boil in a very large pot:
1/2 cup salt
3 quarts water
1 onion, chopped into large chunks
4 star anise
handful of black peppercorns, crushed
1/2 cup ginger, roughly chopped
1/4 cup honey or brown sugar
Let this cool completely (we made the brining liquid the night before) and then add one or two turkey breasts (do two if you want leftovers! we added the turkey to the pot first thing in the morning and let it brine all day). You can also double the amounts and do a whole bird if you're ambitious!
Next, make a glaze. Simmer the following together in a sauce pan.
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup white wine
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
Grill the turkey breasts on low heat for about an hour (temp should be 165). Brush with the glaze several times during the last 20 mins of cooking.
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