ROSEMARY-ROASTED TURKEY WITH GRAVY
Steps:
- Brine turkey:
- Rinse turkey inside and out and pat dry. In 8-gallon bucket or plastic tub lined with large, heavy-duty garbage bag, combine 5 gallons ice water, salt, and Creole seasoning. Stir until salt dissolves. Add turkey and, if necessary, place large plate on top to submerge. Close bag tightly and refrigerate entire bucket at least 12 hours and up to 36 hours. (If bucket does not fit in refrigerator, use large cooler instead: Enclose ice or freezer packs in resealable plastic bags and add to brining liquid until probe thermometer inserted into liquid registers 40°F or just below. Check every few hours and add additional ice or freezer packs if necessary to keep liquid at or just below 40°F.)
- Remove turkey from brine and place, breast side up, on wire rack set over paper towel-lined rimmed baking sheet. Allow to drain completely. Pat dry.
- Roast turkey:
- Set rack at lowest position in oven preheated to 450°F.
- Place turkey on rack in large roasting pan. Using pastry brush, brush turkey, inside and out, with melted butter, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Loosely fill body cavity with cubed butter, onions, garlic, celery, and herbs. Tie legs together loosely with kitchen string and tuck wings under body.
- Place turkey in oven and roast until light golden brown, about 40 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F and roast, basting with drippings every 30 minutes, until instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh (do not touch bone) registers 170°F. If skin starts to brown too much, tent breast with foil.
- Transfer turkey to platter and discard string; let stand 30 minutes before carving. Serve with Turkey Gravy .
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Sonda Tara
[email protected]I've tried a lot of roasted turkey recipes, but this one is by far the best. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the gravy is to die for.
Ashok Das
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for roasted turkey. It's always a crowd-pleaser and the leftovers are delicious.
Shaun Hill
[email protected]The turkey was a bit bland, but the gravy was good.
Marlene Kaniba
[email protected]I made this recipe for Christmas dinner and it was a huge success. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Afliyado Nkuna
[email protected]The turkey was a bit overcooked, but the gravy was still good.
Syed Saqlain Kazmi 101
[email protected]This turkey was the star of our Thanksgiving dinner. It was perfectly cooked and the gravy was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Sirjana lama
[email protected]The recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the turkey turned out well.
Jasmine Ferguson
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the gravy is to die for.
Olamide Ayomide (Smart Heart)
[email protected]The turkey was a bit dry, but the gravy was delicious.
Simama Ndalo
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was a delicious and moist turkey. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.
Sadu Sadu
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my turkey turned out perfectly cooked.
Arslan awan
[email protected]This is the best roasted turkey I've ever made. The rosemary and garlic butter gave it a delicious flavor, and the gravy was perfect.