Best 3 Best Way Unbrined Turkey Recipes
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BEST WAY UNBRINED TURKEY
Make and share this Best Way Unbrined Turkey recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lizzie Rodriquez
Categories Whole Turkey
Time 2h
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat a convection over to 375. If your oven has settings for baking or roasting, select roasting.
- Remove the turkey from the packaging; rinse and dry well. Brush 2 tablespoons melted butter over the skin; sprinkle 4 tablespoons kosher salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper over the skin and in the cavity. Tuck wing tips under and tie the legs together. Place bird breast side up in a V-shaped roasting rack in a shallow roasting pan.
- Roast for 45 minutes. Baste with 1 cup chicken stock.
- Return turkey to over and baste with pan drippings every 20 minutes or until internal thigh temperature reaches 165 degrees.
- A 12 to 16 pound turkey will cook in 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours.
- Let turkey rest before carving for 20 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.7, Fat 28.8, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 235.6, Sodium 1986.5, Carbohydrate 0.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 69.8
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
PERFECT ROAST TURKEY
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Take the giblets out of the turkey and wash the turkey inside and out. Remove any excess fat and leftover pinfeathers and pat the outside dry. Place the turkey in a large roasting pan. Liberally salt and pepper the inside of the turkey cavity. Stuff the cavity with the thyme, lemon, onion, quartered, and the garlic. Brush the outside of the turkey with the butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Tie the legs together with string and tuck the wing tips under the body of the turkey.
- Roast the turkey for 2 1/2 hours, basting from time to time with pan juices, until the juices run clear when you cut between the leg and the thigh. Remove the turkey to a cutting board and cover with foil; let it rest for 20 minutes. Slice the turkey and serve hot.
Tips:
- Thaw the turkey completely before cooking. This will help it cook evenly and safely.
- Pat the turkey dry before cooking. This will help the skin crisp up and brown nicely.
- Brush the turkey with oil or butter before cooking. This will help keep it moist and prevent it from drying out.
- Season the turkey generously with salt and pepper, inside and out. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or herbs.
- Cook the turkey at a low temperature for a long time. This will help it cook evenly and prevent it from drying out. The ideal internal temperature for a cooked turkey is 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the turkey rest for at least 15 minutes before carving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat, making it more flavorful and tender.
Conclusion:
Cooking an unbrined turkey is a great way to save time and still get a delicious, moist turkey. By following these tips, you can ensure that your turkey is cooked perfectly and is the star of your holiday meal.
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