The most delicious roast turkey recipe ever! The brine is well worth the extra time the night before; the result is a juicy, perfectly seasoned turkey. A brined turkey cooks 20-30 minutes faster; keep that in mind when consulting roasting charts. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 (16 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
- 1 ½ gallons water
- 1 gallon apple cider
- 1 ½ cups kosher salt
- 1 cup white sugar
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning
Directions
Step 1
Rinse turkey inside and out with cold water; pat dry with paper towels.
Step 2
Mix water, apple cider, kosher salt, and sugar in a large pot or 5-gallon food-grade bucket, stirring to dissolve salt and sugar. Submerge turkey in brine, cover the container, and place in refrigerator, 8 hours or overnight.
Step 3
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Step 4
Remove turkey from brine and discard used brine. Place turkey breast-side up into a roasting pan; pat turkey and cavity dry with paper towels. Loosen turkey skin over breast and thighs with your fingers.
Step 5
Mix olive oil, thyme, and poultry seasoning in a small bowl. Rub seasoned oil over turkey and underneath loosened skin. Cover turkey loosely with aluminum foil.
Step 6
Roast in the preheated oven until an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of a thigh, not touching bone, reads 165 to 175 degrees F (75 to 80 degrees C), 4 to 4 1/2 hours. Remove foil tent about 45 minutes before end of roasting time to let skin brown. Let turkey rest 30 to 45 minutes before carving.
Editor’s Notes:
Always brine foods in a food-grade, nonreactive container such as a stainless steel or enameled stockpot, a brining bag, or a food-grade plastic bucket. Never use ordinary trash bags, plastic trash cans, or metal buckets or containers not meant for food use.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 15 | |
Calories 952 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat38g | 48% |
Saturated Fat10g | 52% |
Cholesterol286mg | 95% |
Sodium9387mg | 408% |
Total Carbohydrate49g | 18% |
Total Sugars44g | |
Protein98g | |
Calcium103mg | 8% |
Iron6mg | 35% |
Potassium981mg | 21% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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