BEST STUFFED TURKEY

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Categories     turkey     Roast     Christmas     Easter     Thanksgiving     Mother's Day     Father's Day     Stuffing/Dressing

Yield 12 people

Number Of Ingredients 18

13 lb Turkey with White Bread Stuffing:
Use a fresh, non-marinated, unfrozen turkey for best results.
Start preparations 2 DAYS ahead of time with the brine for the turkey
Stuffing Mixture:
Bread - 12 Cups (one loaf) dried and cubed
Celery - 3-4 stalks finely chopped (1-1.5 cups)
Onion 1 lg finely chopped (1 cup)
Butter 1 cup melted
Salt 1/2 tsp
Pepper 1/4 tsp
Poultry Seasoning 2 tsp
Water or Broth 1 cup
Brine the Bird:
2 gallons Water
1 Cup kosher Salt
3 Tbl Minced Garlic
1/3 Cup Brown Sugar
1/4 Cup Worchestershire Sauce

Steps:

  • - Mix the brine together, use warm water to incorporate - Clean the Bird - Using a food safe large trash bag, put bird in meat crisper box of the refrigerator, breast side down - Pore brine mix into bag with bird and seal. - Let bird brine for 1 to 2 days Preparing the Stuffing: 1. Either dry the bread in the oven (300F for 10 min) or set out on counter over night. Cube with electric knife. 2. Saute' Onion and Celery in the butter for 10 min or until soft and onions are translucent. 3. Remove from heat and stir in dry ingredients 4. Put bread cubes in large stock pot or mixing bowl 5. Pore onion saute' over bread cubes and mix together. 6. If needed, add small amounts of Broth or water to moisten. Preparing the Bird: 1. Rinse the bird completely 2. Pat dry 3. Add small amount of stuffing in neck cavity the secure shut with stitching or skewers 4. Add stuffing to main body cavity and tuck drumsticks into skin flap at tail. 5. Remaining stuffing gets placed in casserole dish to cook separately 6. Coat bird with oil and lightly season with salt and pepper. 7. Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Place oiled, stuffed and seasoned bird in oven for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to finish the roast at 325 degrees F oven for 3-1/4 to 3-3/4 hours or until thermometer registers 180 degrees F (instant-read thermometer inserted into stuffing should register 165 degrees ). Uncover bird and cut band of skin or string between drumsticks after 2 hours. Uncover stuffing in casserole and add to oven the last 30 minutes of roasting. Remove bird from oven; cover. Let stand 15 minutes before carving. 8. If cooking stuffing separately, place stuffing in a 2-quart casserole dish. Bake, covered, for 30 to 45 minutes or until heated through.

M NADEEM sarman
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The turkey was a bit dry, but the stuffing was delicious.


Applecathy
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This stuffed turkey recipe is a keeper! The turkey was so moist and tender, and the stuffing was packed with flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make Thanksgiving dinner.


Tshepi Morongwa
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Not bad!


md Sagir
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This stuffed turkey recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The turkey was cooked to perfection and the stuffing was incredibly flavorful. I will definitely be making this again for my next holiday dinner.


Anjum Aziz
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The turkey was a bit overcooked, but the stuffing was good.


What Is this
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I've made this stuffed turkey recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the stuffing is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Rajon Das
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Meh.


Aizaz Mehmood
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This is the best stuffed turkey recipe I've ever tried. The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was perfectly seasoned. I will definitely be making this again!


BLK OFFICIAL
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The stuffing was a bit bland, but the turkey was cooked perfectly.


Sailosi Naulu
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I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfectly. It was so flavorful and juicy. My family loved it!


Stacey Etheridge
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The turkey was a bit dry, but the stuffing was delicious.


Mubiru Frank
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This stuffed turkey was a hit! The flavors were amazing and the meat was so moist. I'll definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.