PERFECT TURKEY
A perfectly seasoned and juicy turkey. My friend from France taught me to cook turkey like this, but she never measures anything so use your own judgment for vegetable amounts, etc. I usually err on the side of 'more is better'!
Provided by Shelly White
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Whole Turkey Recipes
Time 17h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Rub the turkey inside and out with the kosher salt. Place the bird in a large stock pot, and cover with cold water. Place in the refrigerator, and allow the turkey to soak in the salt and water mixture 12 hours, or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Thoroughly rinse the turkey, and discard the brine mixture.
- Brush the turkey with 1/2 the melted butter. Place breast side down on a roasting rack in a shallow roasting pan. Stuff the turkey cavity with 1 onion, 1/2 the carrots, 1/2 the celery, 1 sprig of thyme, and the bay leaf. Scatter the remaining vegetables and thyme around the bottom of the roasting pan, and cover with the white wine.
- Roast uncovered 3 1/2 to 4 hours in the preheated oven, until the internal temperature of the thigh reaches 180 degrees F (85 degrees C). Carefully turn the turkey breast side up about 2/3 through the roasting time, and brush with the remaining butter. Allow the bird to stand about 30 minutes before carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Cholesterol 241.9 mg, Fat 31.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 69.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 7846 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
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francis daniel
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe.
Shopon Rana
[email protected]The turkey was undercooked.
Ejionye Christopher
[email protected]I found the recipe to be a bit too complicated. I think there are simpler ways to cook a turkey.
Jeremy Jones
[email protected]The turkey was a bit dry, but the gravy was excellent.
Sadamu Abdallah
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and produces a delicious turkey. I would definitely recommend it.
Salin Jimee
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The turkey was so tender and juicy, and the gravy was out of this world.
Kofoworola starboy Zachariah Abraham
[email protected]This turkey recipe is a family favorite. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Bianca Rusu
[email protected]I've made this turkey recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. It's become my go-to recipe for special occasions.
Mohsin Rehmani
[email protected]This recipe is amazing! The turkey was so moist and flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly.
mnaiyem hasan
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about trying this recipe, but I'm so glad I did. The turkey turned out perfectly cooked, and the gravy was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Abdul Ghani
[email protected]This turkey recipe is a keeper! It's simple to make, yet elegant enough for a special occasion. I highly recommend it.
angel kitten
[email protected]I've tried many turkey recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's incredibly easy to follow, and the results are always amazing. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
I'M Anwar
[email protected]OMG! This turkey recipe is a game-changer! I've never had such tender, juicy, and flavorful turkey before. My family raved about it, and I'm definitely making it again for Thanksgiving.