EMERIL BRINED AND ROASTED TURKEY

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Categories     turkey

Number Of Ingredients 7

Remove the neck, giblets, and liver from the cavity of the turkey and reserve for the gravy. Rinse the turkey inside and out under cold running water.
Soak the turkey in the brine, covered and refrigerated, for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours.
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Remove the turkey from the brine and rinse well under cold running water. Pat dry with paper towels, inside and out. Place breast side down in a large, heavy roasting pan, and rub on all sides with the butter. Season lightly inside and out with salt and pepper. Stuff the turkey with the onion, orange, celery, carrot, bay leaves, and thyme. Loosely tie the drumsticks together with kitchen string.
For the turkey broth: Heat the oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium high heat. Add the turkey neck, heart, and gizzard to the pan and saute until just beginning to brown, about 1 minute. Add the chopped vegetables and bay leaf to the pan and saute until soft, about 2 minutes. Pour the stock and 3 cups of water into the pan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until the stock is reduced to 4 cups, about 1 hour, adding the chopped liver to the pan during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
Strain the stock into a clean pot or large measuring cup. Pull the meat off the neck, chop the neck meat and giblets, and set aside.
Roast the turkey, uncovered, breast side down for 1 hour. Remove from the oven, turn, and baste with 1/2 cup stock. Continue roasting with the breast side up until an instant-read meat thermometer registers 165 degrees F when inserted into the largest section of thigh (avoiding the bone), about 2 3/4 to 3 hours total cooking time. Baste the turkey once every hour with 1/2 to 3/4 cup chicken or turkey stock.

Steps:

  • Remove from the oven and place on a platter. Tent with aluminum foil and let rest for 20 minutes before carving. For the pan gravy: Pour the reserved turkey pan juices into a glass-measuring cup and skim off the fat. Place the roasting pan on 2 stovetop burners over medium heat add the pan juice and 1 cup turkey broth and the white wine to the pan, and deglaze the pan, stirring to scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the remaining 3 cup of broth and bring to a simmer, then transfer to a measuring cup. In a large heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium high heat. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, to make a light roux. Add the hot stock, whisking constantly, then simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Add the reserved neck meat and giblets to the pan and adjust seasoning, to taste, with salt and black pepper. Pour into a gravy boat and serve. Brine: 1 cup salt 1 cup brown sugar 2 oranges, quartered 2 lemons, quartered 6 sprigs thyme 4 sprigs rosemary To make the brining solution, dissolve the salt and sugar in 2 gallons of cold water in a non-reactive container (such as a clean bucket or large stockpot, or a clean, heavy-duty, plastic garbage bag.) Add the oranges, lemons, thyme, and rosemary. Note: if you have a big turkey and need more brine than this, use 1/2 cup salt and 1/2 cup brown sugar for every gallon of water.

Hibatulla Suberu
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind! The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jeremy Stringham
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This was my first time making a turkey and I was so nervous! But this recipe made it so easy and the turkey turned out perfectly. It was so moist and flavorful, and the gravy was delicious. Thank you, Emeril!


Sunday Obot
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I've tried many different turkey recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the gravy is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe!


Taufick Al
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This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out great! The brine made the turkey very moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy roasted turkey.


Piyahs Sangma
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The turkey was a little dry, but the gravy was delicious. I think I would try brining the turkey for longer next time.


Kaiden Pongracz
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was cooked to perfection and the gravy was amazing. My family loved it and I will definitely be making it again.


Lydia Bulya
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind! The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Bossu Manan
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This was my first time making a turkey and I was so nervous! But this recipe made it so easy and the turkey turned out perfectly. It was so moist and flavorful, and the gravy was delicious. Thank you, Emeril!


Ruhel Ahmed
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I've tried many different turkey recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the gravy is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe!


Gelin Johnkerry
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This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out great! The brine made the turkey very moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy roasted turkey.


Nicholas Nico
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The turkey was a little bland for my taste, but the gravy was amazing. I would recommend adding more herbs and spices to the brine to give the turkey more flavor.


Heather Martinez
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I made this recipe for Christmas dinner and it was a huge success! The turkey was cooked to perfection and the gravy was delicious. My family loved it and I will definitely be making it again.


Naura Calixte
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I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out dry and overcooked. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I was very disappointed.


Fahad Shah460
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This was my first time brining a turkey and it turned out perfectly! The turkey was so moist and tender, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. The brine definitely made a difference, and I will definitely be using this recipe again.


anthony zied
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I've been using Emeril's brined and roasted turkey recipe for years and it never disappoints. The turkey always comes out juicy and flavorful, and the gravy is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!


Claire Jenny
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This recipe was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The turkey was moist, flavorful, and perfectly roasted. The brine added a delicious depth of flavor and the gravy was to die for. Will definitely be making this again next year!