MY FAVORITE ROAST TURKEY
Steps:
- Make the brine:
- If using a 12-quart pot, combine 4 quarts of water in the pot with the salt, lemon, honey, thyme, parsley, bay leaves, garlic, and peppercorns. Cover and bring to a boil. Stir until salt is dissolved, then remove from the heat. Transfer brine to 20-quart food-safe container, and add 6 quarts of ice water. Let cool completely.
- If using a 20-quart pot, combine 4 quarts of water in the pot with the salt, lemon, honey, thyme, parsley, bay leaves, garlic, and peppercorns. Cover and bring to a boil. Stir until salt is dissolved, then remove from the heat and add 6 quarts of ice water. Let cool completely.
- Lower the turkey into the brine and refrigerate for 24 hours.
- After 24 hours, remove the turkey from the brine, pat dry, and place on a rimmed baking sheet, breast-side up, to air dry for a minimum of 24 hours in the refrigerator. Once the turkey is dried, it is ready to roast.
- Roast the turkey:
- Preheat the oven to 450°F with the rack in the lower third of the oven. Remove the turkey from the refrigerator 1 hour before roasting.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove and let stand 3 minutes. Skim off the froth and discard. Slowly pour butter into a medium bowl, leaving milky solids behind in the pot. Discard solids and reserve clarified butter in bowl.
- Place the vegetables in the roasting pan and toss with oil. Place roasting rack on top of vegetables. Stuff the cavity of the bird with the rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, and garlic, and tie the legs together with kitchen twine. Place the air-dried turkey on the roasting rack, breast side up.
- Brush the turkey skin with the clarified butter and season the skin generously with salt. Roast the turkey for 1 hour. Rotate the pan and cook until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reaches 150°F, 1 to 1 1/2 hours more.
- Allow the turkey to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before carving. This will allow the juices to be locked in and the turkey to carry over to an internal temperature of 165°F.
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Kazi Emran
e_kazi92@hotmail.comI've made this turkey recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the skin is perfectly crispy.
kaniki onlineTV
k_onlinetv@aol.comThis recipe is a lifesaver! I'm not a great cook, but I was able to make this turkey and it turned out amazing. My family loved it.
Bazira Kevin
b@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The meat was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I'll definitely be making this again.
Jake Hernandez
jake-h10@hotmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are amazing. I've made it twice now and both times it's been perfect.
Emmad Arshad
emmad86@gmail.comI love this recipe! The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the skin is crispy. I've made it for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner for the past few years and it's always a hit.
Misty Cox
c56@yahoo.comThis is my go-to turkey recipe. It's easy to follow and the results are always amazing. I highly recommend it.
gujjar officials
g.officials@hotmail.frI've been using this recipe for years and it never fails me. The turkey is always delicious and my family loves it.
uwizeyimana alex
alexu80@aol.comI made this turkey for Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge success. The turkey was perfectly cooked and everyone loved it.
Ayush Gharti
gayush@gmail.comI followed this recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfectly. The meat was moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
A K M Arifur Rahman Khan
khan_a22@yahoo.comThis is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. The turkey was so moist and tender, and the flavor was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Jadyn Knapp
knapp-jadyn@yahoo.comI've made this turkey recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the skin is perfectly crispy.
Nasreen Govindasamy
n.govindasamy98@aol.comThis recipe is a lifesaver! I'm not a great cook, but I was able to make this turkey and it turned out amazing. My family loved it.
BEATUS MBUNDA
beatus-mbunda@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The meat was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I'll definitely be making this again.
Junaid Zafar
junaid-z9@yahoo.comI love this recipe! The turkey always turns out perfect. I've made it for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner for the past few years and it's always a hit.
Thokozani Prince Mciga
mciga.t@yahoo.comThis turkey was so moist and tender. I couldn't believe how easy it was to make. I'll definitely be making this again.
Kyran Luxton
luxton_kyran@hotmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are amazing. I've made it twice now and both times it's been perfect.
Osei Philip
p.o25@gmail.comI was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of turkey, but I was pleasantly surprised. The turkey was delicious and I even went back for seconds.
Alo Islam
alo-islam@yahoo.comI've tried many turkey recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The brine really makes a difference in the flavor of the meat.
khudhaifa Karama
khudhaifa-karama@hotmail.comThis turkey recipe was a hit! The meat was moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I'll definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.