FRESH HERB-BRINED TURKEY
Brining a turkey is all about adding moisture for a tender, juicy bird. We flavor our brine with parsley, rosemary and a touch of thyme. -Felicia Saathoff, Vashon, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h10m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large stockpot, combine the first nine ingredients; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar and salt are dissolved. Remove from heat. Add cold water to cool the brine to room temperature. , Place one oven roasting bag inside the other. Place turkey inside both bags; pour in cooled brine. Seal bags, pressing out as much air as possible; turn to coat turkey. Place in a shallow roasting pan. Refrigerate 18-24 hours, turning occasionally., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove turkey from brine; rinse and pat dry. Discard brine. Place turkey on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together. Rub oil over outside of turkey; sprinkle with pepper and, if desired, salt., Roast, uncovered, 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.), Remove turkey from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 20 minutes before carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Fat 23g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 215mg cholesterol, Sodium 258mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 63g protein.
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mandla mhlanga
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of time.
Trinidad Pinedo
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe.
mdhasanat hoshen
[email protected]The turkey was overcooked and dry.
Edward Dodd
[email protected]The brine was too salty for my taste.
Lakmal Fernando
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but the turkey didn't come out as flavorful as I hoped.
Emihle Lonwabo
[email protected]The turkey was a little dry, but overall it was still good.
Shari riaz
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The brine made all the difference.
Roland Spark
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was so moist and delicious.
Ali asgar Shaikjee
[email protected]The turkey was juicy and flavorful. The brine definitely helped.
SK`` Gaming
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey was perfect. The brine really made a difference.
Eugene Musyoki
[email protected]I've never brined a turkey before, but this recipe made it easy. The turkey turned out perfect.
Dario Gomez
[email protected]The turkey was a hit! Everyone loved it. The brine made the meat so tender and juicy.
KRISTAL LICKERS
[email protected]This turkey was absolutely delicious! The brine made the meat so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.