GOOD EATS ROAST TURKEY
This holiday season, serve Alton Brown's most-popular recipe: a brined and roasted turkey from Good Eats on Food Network.
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories main-dish
Time 9h45m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Two to three days before roasting: Begin thawing the turkey in the refrigerator or in a cooler kept at 38 degrees F.
- Combine the vegetable stock, salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, allspice berries, and candied ginger in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Stir occasionally to dissolve solids and bring to a boil. Then remove the brine from the heat, cool to room temperature, and refrigerate.
- The night before or early on the day you'd like to eat: Combine the brine, water and ice in the 5-gallon bucket. Place the thawed turkey (with innards removed) breast side down in brine. If necessary, weigh down the bird to ensure it is fully immersed, cover, and refrigerate or set in cool area for 8 to 16 hours, turning the bird once half way through brining.
- Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Remove the bird from brine and rinse inside and out with cold water. Discard the brine.
- Place the bird on roasting rack inside a half sheet pan and pat dry with paper towels.
- Combine the apple, onion, cinnamon stick, and 1 cup of water in a microwave safe dish and microwave on high for 5 minutes. Add steeped aromatics to the turkey's cavity along with the rosemary and sage. Tuck the wings underneath the bird and coat the skin liberally with canola oil.
- Roast the turkey on lowest level of the oven at 500 degrees F for 30 minutes. Insert a probe thermometer into thickest part of the breast and reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Set the thermometer alarm (if available) to 161 degrees F. A 14 to 16 pound bird should require a total of 2 to 2 1/2 hours of roasting. Let the turkey rest, loosely covered with foil or a large mixing bowl for 15 minutes before carving.
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Ayman Islam
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for any turkey lover.
Ryah.
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-follow roast turkey recipe.
Immane
[email protected]This is the best roast turkey recipe I've ever tried. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was perfect.
hailey mckenna
[email protected]I made this recipe for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the turkey and the gravy.
Mee Love
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a special occasion. The turkey was beautiful and the gravy was to die for.
James Jones
[email protected]I'm not a fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was delicious.
Bigpopa Cleve
[email protected]This recipe is not for beginners. It was too complicated and the turkey didn't turn out well.
TOPDAWG 101
[email protected]I followed the recipe but the turkey was overcooked. I think I should have cooked it for less time.
adalyn northam
[email protected]The turkey was a bit dry, but the gravy was good.
Ncumisa Tulwana
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the turkey was delicious. I would definitely recommend it.
Tuhin Galaxy
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfectly. My family loved it!
MUHUMUZA Brian
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was rich and creamy.
Md jony Prodhan
[email protected]I've tried many roast turkey recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The turkey was perfectly cooked and the gravy was amazing.
Jimmah
[email protected]This roast turkey recipe was a hit! The turkey was juicy and flavorful, and the gravy was delicious. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.