GOOD EATS ROAST TURKEY
Make and share this Good Eats Roast Turkey recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Forrest W.
Categories Poultry
Time 2h15m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine all brine ingredients, except ice water, in a stockpot and bring to a boil.
- Stir to dissolve solids then, remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
- The night before cooking, combine the brine and ice water in a clean 5 gallon bucket.
- Place the thawed turkey, breast side down, in the brine.
- cover and refrigerate, or place in a cool environment for 6 hours.
- Turn the turkey over once, halfway through the brining.
- Before roasting:.
- Heat the oven to 500°.
- Combine apple, onion, cinnamon stick, and cup of water in a microwave safe dish and microwave on high for 5 minutes.
- Remove the bird from the brine and rinse the inside with cold water. Discard the brine.
- Pat the bird dry with paper towels and place on a roasting rack in a low, wide pan.
- Add the steeped aromatics to the cavity with the rosemary and sage.
- Tuck the wings back and coat the bird liberally with olive oil.
- Place on the lowest oven rack and cook for 30 minutes at 500°f.
- Remove from the oven and cover the breast with a double layer of aluminum foil.
- Lower temperature to 350°f, insert a probe thermometer in the thickest part of the breast and return to the oven for 2 to 2 & 1/2 hours. The thermometer should read 161°.
- Let the turkey rest, loosely covered for 15 minutes before carving.
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Maya Rangel
[email protected]I'm giving this recipe 5 stars because it was so easy to follow and the turkey turned out perfectly.
labonno lisa
[email protected]This was my first time roasting a turkey and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe!
Brian Hashagen
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this turkey again.
Md Ibrahim50
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but the turkey didn't turn out as tender as I would have liked.
Mark Mcquillan
[email protected]The turkey was a little dry, but overall it was a good recipe.
Christie Troskie
[email protected]I found this recipe to be very easy to follow. The instructions were clear and concise. I was able to make this turkey without any problems. The end result was a delicious and moist turkey that my family loved.
Md Topu
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for roasted turkey. I've made it several times and it always turns out perfectly. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the skin is crispy and golden brown. I highly recommend this recipe.
Tilak Saru
[email protected]I tried this recipe for Thanksgiving and it was a success! The turkey was cooked evenly and the meat was moist and flavorful. I also liked the fact that the recipe didn't require any brining or marinating. It was a simple and easy recipe to follow.
Indyah Neal
[email protected]I roasted a 12-pound turkey using this recipe and it was a hit! The meat was tender and juicy, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. I especially liked the gravy, which was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be using this recipe again next yea
Md Sofikull
[email protected]This roasted turkey is fall-off-the-bone tender and so flavorful. The skin is perfectly crispy and the meat is moist and juicy. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. This is the best turkey I've ever had!