PERFECT TURKEY

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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

1 (18 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
2 cups kosher salt
½ cup butter, melted
2 large onions, peeled and chopped
4 carrots, peeled and chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1 cup dry white wine

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

Micheal Richardson
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect turkey recipe for beginners.


Malissia Reuschling
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This is my go-to turkey recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


yasin bd media
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This turkey recipe is a winner! The turkey was cooked perfectly and the gravy was delicious.


dilaysia green
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This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown.


lethal
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. The turkey was juicy and the gravy was rich and flavorful.


Sami Sheikh
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The 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
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This turkey was perfect for my small gathering. It was moist and flavorful, and everyone loved it.


Irfan Irfan bashir
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I love the simple ingredients in this recipe. It's a great weeknight meal.


John O'sullivan
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again for Thanksgiving.


Dhdjdj Hdhddj
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The turkey was a bit dry, but the gravy was delicious.


Brittany Lambert
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I'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
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This turkey recipe was a hit! The meat was juicy and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. My family loved it.


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