BEST STUFFED TURKEY

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Categories     turkey     Roast     Christmas     Easter     Thanksgiving     Mother's Day     Father's Day     Stuffing/Dressing

Yield 12 people

Number Of Ingredients 18

13 lb Turkey with White Bread Stuffing:
Use a fresh, non-marinated, unfrozen turkey for best results.
Start preparations 2 DAYS ahead of time with the brine for the turkey
Stuffing Mixture:
Bread - 12 Cups (one loaf) dried and cubed
Celery - 3-4 stalks finely chopped (1-1.5 cups)
Onion 1 lg finely chopped (1 cup)
Butter 1 cup melted
Salt 1/2 tsp
Pepper 1/4 tsp
Poultry Seasoning 2 tsp
Water or Broth 1 cup
Brine the Bird:
2 gallons Water
1 Cup kosher Salt
3 Tbl Minced Garlic
1/3 Cup Brown Sugar
1/4 Cup Worchestershire Sauce

Steps:

  • - Mix the brine together, use warm water to incorporate - Clean the Bird - Using a food safe large trash bag, put bird in meat crisper box of the refrigerator, breast side down - Pore brine mix into bag with bird and seal. - Let bird brine for 1 to 2 days Preparing the Stuffing: 1. Either dry the bread in the oven (300F for 10 min) or set out on counter over night. Cube with electric knife. 2. Saute' Onion and Celery in the butter for 10 min or until soft and onions are translucent. 3. Remove from heat and stir in dry ingredients 4. Put bread cubes in large stock pot or mixing bowl 5. Pore onion saute' over bread cubes and mix together. 6. If needed, add small amounts of Broth or water to moisten. Preparing the Bird: 1. Rinse the bird completely 2. Pat dry 3. Add small amount of stuffing in neck cavity the secure shut with stitching or skewers 4. Add stuffing to main body cavity and tuck drumsticks into skin flap at tail. 5. Remaining stuffing gets placed in casserole dish to cook separately 6. Coat bird with oil and lightly season with salt and pepper. 7. Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Place oiled, stuffed and seasoned bird in oven for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to finish the roast at 325 degrees F oven for 3-1/4 to 3-3/4 hours or until thermometer registers 180 degrees F (instant-read thermometer inserted into stuffing should register 165 degrees ). Uncover bird and cut band of skin or string between drumsticks after 2 hours. Uncover stuffing in casserole and add to oven the last 30 minutes of roasting. Remove bird from oven; cover. Let stand 15 minutes before carving. 8. If cooking stuffing separately, place stuffing in a 2-quart casserole dish. Bake, covered, for 30 to 45 minutes or until heated through.

Rashid Jatoi
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The turkey was cooked evenly and the stuffing was moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive Thanksgiving dinner.


Azeem Khan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the stuffing is delicious. I love that I can make it ahead of time and then just pop it in the oven on Thanksgiving day.


Nathan Prince Mokoko Koutadissa
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This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out perfect. The meat was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Munib khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out great. The skin was crispy and the meat was juicy and flavorful. The stuffing was also delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Bill Bennett
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The turkey was cooked evenly and the stuffing was moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive Thanksgiving dinner.


queen barikzay
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I'm not a huge fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Mo Aabid ansari
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I made this recipe for Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge success! The turkey was perfectly cooked and the stuffing was delicious. I loved the combination of flavors in the stuffing, especially the sage and rosemary.


Corbin Morgan
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was moist and delicious, and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I especially liked the addition of apples and cranberries to the stuffing. They added a nice sweetness and tartness.


abdullahi rabiu
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Samer Khalil
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The turkey was cooked evenly and the stuffing was moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive Thanksgiving dinner.


Hamja ajmah
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the stuffing is delicious. I love that I can make it ahead of time and then just pop it in the oven on Thanksgiving day.


Ali Ali124
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This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out perfect. The meat was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Andrew Bianca
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I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out great. The skin was crispy and the meat was juicy and flavorful. The stuffing was also delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Marko Tanaka
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The turkey was cooked evenly and the stuffing was moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive Thanksgiving dinner.


SzoPoszeidon
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I'm not a huge fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Evelyn Simpson
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I made this recipe for Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge success! The turkey was perfectly cooked and the stuffing was delicious. I loved the combination of flavors in the stuffing, especially the sage and rosemary.


Haneepher Habeebah
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was moist and delicious, and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I especially liked the addition of apples and cranberries to the stuffing. They added a nice sweetness and tartness.


Sarita Basnet
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I've been making this stuffed turkey recipe for years and it's always a hit. The turkey is always juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing is perfectly seasoned. I love that I can make it ahead of time and then just pop it in the oven on Thanksgiving da


Frankie Allison
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This was my first time making a stuffed turkey and it turned out amazing! The recipe was easy to follow and the turkey was cooked to perfection. The stuffing was flavorful and moist, and the gravy was delicious. My family loved it and I will definite


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