For an impressive main course, look here. The moist, flavorful bird will have guests counting the minutes until carving time. - Scott Rugh, Portland, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h20m
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a stockpot, combine the salt, brown sugar, sage, thyme, rosemary and 2 quarts water. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir until salt and sugar are dissolved. Remove from the heat. Add the cold water to cool the brine to room temperature., Place a turkey-size oven roasting bag inside a second roasting bag; add turkey. Carefully pour cooled brine into bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible; seal bags and turn to coat. Place in a roasting pan. Refrigerate for 12-24 hours, turning occasionally., Drain and discard brine; rinse turkey and pat dry. Tie drumsticks together. Place the remaining ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from turkey breast; rub half of the butter mixture under skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks. Rub remaining butter mixture over skin., Place turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting pan. Bake at 450° for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 325°; bake 3-1/4 to 3-3/4 hours longer or until thermometer reads 180°, basting twice during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly., Remove turkey to a serving platter; cover and let stand for 20 minutes before carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 834 calories, Fat 58g fat (25g saturated fat), Cholesterol 314mg cholesterol, Sodium 658mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 73g protein.
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Shuraim Amir
[email protected]This was the best turkey I have ever made. The brine made all the difference. The turkey was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again next year.
Baby Jon
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my turkey turned out perfectly. The herb brine gave the turkey a delicious flavor and the meat was so juicy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Dembe Nemukula
[email protected]This turkey was amazing! The brine added so much flavor and the meat was so moist and tender. I will definitely be making this again next year.
kev mckenna
[email protected]I have made this turkey recipe several times now and it is always a hit. The brine makes all the difference. The turkey is so moist and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Dilsad Alam
[email protected]I made this turkey for my family's Christmas dinner and it was a huge success. The turkey was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Alishba Choudhry
[email protected]This turkey was a huge hit at our Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone loved the flavor and the meat was so tender. I will definitely be making this recipe again next year.
Amos genelary
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I have never brined a turkey before. But I am so glad I did! The turkey was absolutely delicious. The brine added so much flavor and the meat was so moist. I will definitely be making this recipe aga
Syco Writer
[email protected]This was the best turkey I have ever made. The brine made all the difference. The turkey was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again next year.
ameh adaji
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my turkey turned out perfectly. The herb brine gave the turkey a delicious flavor and the meat was so juicy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Sumit Bishowkarma
[email protected]This turkey was amazing! The brine added so much flavor and the meat was so moist and tender. I will definitely be making this again next year.
Rachel Inkster
[email protected]I have made this turkey recipe several times now and it is always a hit. The brine makes all the difference. The turkey is so moist and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Saleem Siddiqui
[email protected]I made this turkey for my family's Christmas dinner and it was a huge success. The turkey was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Anuoluwapo Adaramoye
[email protected]This turkey was a huge hit at our Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone loved the flavor and the meat was so tender. I will definitely be making this recipe again next year.
Ahmad Rashid Murshid
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I have never brined a turkey before. But I am so glad I did! The turkey was absolutely delicious. The brine added so much flavor and the meat was so moist. I will definitely be making this recipe aga
Waroooky
[email protected]This was the best turkey I have ever made. The brine made all the difference. The turkey was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again next year.
Comfort Omosor
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my turkey turned out perfectly. The herb brine gave the turkey a delicious flavor and the meat was so juicy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Brianna Mastaglia
[email protected]This turkey was amazing! The brine added so much flavor and the meat was so moist and tender. I will definitely be making this again next year.