For an impressive main course, look here. The moist, flavorful bird will have guests counting the minutes until carving time. - Scott Rugh, Portland, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h20m
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a stockpot, combine the salt, brown sugar, sage, thyme, rosemary and 2 quarts water. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir until salt and sugar are dissolved. Remove from the heat. Add the cold water to cool the brine to room temperature., Place a turkey-size oven roasting bag inside a second roasting bag; add turkey. Carefully pour cooled brine into bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible; seal bags and turn to coat. Place in a roasting pan. Refrigerate for 12-24 hours, turning occasionally., Drain and discard brine; rinse turkey and pat dry. Tie drumsticks together. Place the remaining ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from turkey breast; rub half of the butter mixture under skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks. Rub remaining butter mixture over skin., Place turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting pan. Bake at 450° for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 325°; bake 3-1/4 to 3-3/4 hours longer or until thermometer reads 180°, basting twice during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly., Remove turkey to a serving platter; cover and let stand for 20 minutes before carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 834 calories, Fat 58g fat (25g saturated fat), Cholesterol 314mg cholesterol, Sodium 658mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 73g protein.
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Ighofose Prince
[email protected]I love the flavor of this turkey! The herbs really shine through and make it so special. I will definitely be making this again for future holidays.
Rehman Waraich
[email protected]I've never brined a turkey before, but this recipe made it so easy. The turkey turned out perfectly cooked and was the star of our Thanksgiving dinner.
SHUBHAM SHRESTHA
[email protected]This turkey was absolutely delicious! The herb brine made the meat so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.
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[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The turkey was amazing! The herb brine made the meat so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.
Syd
[email protected]This turkey was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The brine really made a difference in the flavor and moistness of the meat. I will definitely be making this again.
mohin Mia492
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfectly. It was so moist and juicy, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again for Christmas.
Atif Arif
[email protected]This turkey was a huge success at our Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone loved the moist and flavorful meat. I will definitely be making this again next year.
Tonmoy Ahmed
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The turkey was amazing! The herb brine made the meat so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.
John Bolin
[email protected]This turkey was the best I've ever had. The herb brine really made a difference. The meat was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Muhib King
[email protected]I've never had a turkey this good before! The herb brine made all the difference. The meat was so moist and juicy, and the flavor was amazing.
Ahmed Chaudhary
[email protected]I'm so happy I found this recipe. The turkey was absolutely delicious! The herb brine made the meat so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.
Rutty Jony
[email protected]This turkey was a huge success at our Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone loved the moist and flavorful meat. I will definitely be making this again next year.
Valobashar Manus420
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The turkey was amazing! The herb brine made the meat so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.
Tamika Campbell
[email protected]This turkey was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The brine really made a difference in the flavor and moistness of the meat. I will definitely be making this again.
Mikha methela
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfectly. It was so moist and juicy, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again for Christmas.
TheFeral Indian
[email protected]This turkey was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! Everyone loved the moist and flavorful meat. I will definitely be making this again next year.
Keabetswe Masetla
[email protected]I love the flavor of this turkey! The herbs really shine through and make it so special. I will definitely be making this again for future holidays.
Joram Starboy
[email protected]I've never brined a turkey before, but this recipe made it so easy. The turkey turned out perfectly cooked and was the star of our Thanksgiving dinner.
G Dog
[email protected]This turkey was absolutely delicious! The herb brine made the meat so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.