FRESH HERB-BRINED TURKEY
Brining a turkey is all about adding moisture for a tender, juicy bird. We flavor our brine with parsley, rosemary and a touch of thyme. -Felicia Saathoff, Vashon, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h10m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large stockpot, combine the first nine ingredients; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar and salt are dissolved. Remove from heat. Add cold water to cool the brine to room temperature. , Place one oven roasting bag inside the other. Place turkey inside both bags; pour in cooled brine. Seal bags, pressing out as much air as possible; turn to coat turkey. Place in a shallow roasting pan. Refrigerate 18-24 hours, turning occasionally., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove turkey from brine; rinse and pat dry. Discard brine. Place turkey on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together. Rub oil over outside of turkey; sprinkle with pepper and, if desired, salt., Roast, uncovered, 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.), Remove turkey from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 20 minutes before carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Fat 23g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 215mg cholesterol, Sodium 258mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 63g protein.
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Rabbi Shah
[email protected]I will definitely be making this again.
Radhika Guragai
[email protected]The herb brine made all the difference.
Thomas Boateng
[email protected]This turkey was amazing!
Davga Davgaa
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. The herb brine is the key to making a moist and flavorful turkey.
Nkongho Felix
[email protected]This turkey was a hit at Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone loved the herb brine, which gave the meat a delicious flavor.
Moma Whit
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The herb brine made the meat so moist and tender, and the flavor was amazing.
its Abdullah
[email protected]This was the best turkey I've ever had. The herb brine made all the difference. The meat was so moist and flavorful.
Maurice Lubanga
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfectly. The herb brine made the meat so moist and flavorful.
erik bundy
[email protected]This turkey was amazing! The herb brine really made a difference in the flavor of the meat. It was so moist and tender.
Khamari Johnson
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. The herb brine is the key to making a moist and flavorful turkey.
Kabrina Carroll
[email protected]This turkey was a hit at Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone loved the herb brine, which gave the meat a delicious flavor.
IqbL Baloch
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The herb brine made the meat so moist and tender, and the flavor was amazing.
Martha Mathias
[email protected]This was the best turkey I've ever had! The herb brine made all the difference. The meat was so moist and flavorful.
Jibran malik
[email protected]The turkey was juicy and flavorful, and the herb brine added a nice touch. I would definitely make this again.
Elise Martin
[email protected]OMG! This turkey was to die for! The herb brine really infused the meat with flavor and it was so moist and tender. I will definitely be making this again.
Multi Video
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out great. I especially liked the herb brine, which gave the meat a delicious flavor.
Uloma Precious
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey came out perfectly. The herb brine made a big difference in the flavor of the meat. It was the best turkey I've ever had.
Deepa Gupta
[email protected]The fresh herb brine gave the turkey a wonderful flavor. It was moist and juicy, and the skin was nice and crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Jerry Ojimadu
[email protected]This turkey turned out amazing! The herb brine was so flavorful and really made the meat moist and tender. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.