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
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Micheal Richardson
r@yahoo.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect turkey recipe for beginners.
Malissia Reuschling
r_m@hotmail.comThis is my go-to turkey recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
yasin bd media
b47@gmail.comThis turkey recipe is a winner! The turkey was cooked perfectly and the gravy was delicious.
dilaysia green
green.dilaysia@yahoo.comThis is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown.
lethal
lethal@gmail.comI made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. The turkey was juicy and the gravy was rich and flavorful.
Sami Sheikh
s_sami2@aol.comThe instructions were clear and easy to follow. I'm a beginner cook and I was able to make this recipe without any problems.
Luis Hernandez
h_l@hotmail.comThis turkey was perfect for my small gathering. It was moist and flavorful, and everyone loved it.
Irfan Irfan bashir
b_i72@yahoo.comI love the simple ingredients in this recipe. It's a great weeknight meal.
John O'sullivan
john41@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again for Thanksgiving.
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hdhddj.dhdjdj@gmail.comThe turkey was a bit dry, but the gravy was delicious.
Brittany Lambert
brittany_lambert66@hotmail.co.ukI've tried many turkey recipes, but this one is definitely the best. It's easy to follow and the results are amazing.
Chiron Counseling, LLC
chiron@hotmail.comThis turkey recipe was a hit! The meat was juicy and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. My family loved it.