THE BEST BRINED TURKEY
You'll roast the perfect, succulent Thanksgiving Day turkey thanks to our homemade brine made with salt, sugar, cloves and bay leaves.
Categories Entree
Time 21h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large stockpot, heat 4 cups of water; sdd sugar and salt. Stir until dissolved. Add 16 cups cold water, cloves and bay leaves (2 cups of ice can be added to make sure water is cold). Stir to combine.
- Urwrap turkey; wash the turkey inside and out. Place breast side down in the stockpot with brine; water will just cover the turkey. Refrigerate 18-24 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Take the turkey out of the stock pot; rinse the inside and out with cold water discarding brine. Place the turkey on a roasting rack inside a wide low pan, blotting the turkey with a paper towel. Tuck back the wings and rub the skin of the turkey with the oil. Place a piece of foil just over the breast of the turkey to cover for even roasting. Roast on the lowest rack of the oven for 30 minutes.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Pour 1 cup of water into the pan and continue to roast for an additional hour.
- Remove the foil from the breast and cook another 15-30 minutes. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is iin thickest part of inside thigh and does not touch bone. Roast until thermometer reads 165°F and drumsticks move easily when lifted or twisted.
- Let the turkey rest for 20-30 minutes (this is an essential step to allow the juices to redistribute and settle). Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 275 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 84 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 3760 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
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Najwa Khanafer
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe for my next holiday dinner. It looks absolutely delicious.
Alx Alx
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver! I always used to dread cooking turkey, but now it's one of my favorite things to make.
zariyah pitt
[email protected]I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time. It makes it so much easier to entertain guests.
Philani Guyborn
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a special occasion dinner. The turkey is always the star of the show.
Rms Marshmellow
[email protected]I've tried this recipe with both fresh and frozen turkey and it always turns out great. I highly recommend it.
Guillermo Sperez
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's totally worth it. The turkey is always so moist and delicious.
Jasoon Imran
[email protected]I've never brined a turkey before, but this recipe made it so easy. The turkey turned out perfectly and everyone loved it.
Tebogo Nkosi
[email protected]This recipe is a great starting point, but I like to add my own twist by adding a few extra herbs and spices to the brine.
Charlena Cole
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my turkey turned out really dry. I followed the recipe exactly.
Mazalee's Panorama
[email protected]I've made this recipe twice now and it's always a hit. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the gravy is to die for.
Way Spe
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I ended up having to call my sister for help.
Avwoba Godday
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The turkey was so tender and juicy, and the flavor was amazing.
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[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the gravy was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
ISLAMSURAH1 ISLAMSURAH1
[email protected]I made this recipe for Thanksgiving and it was a hit! Everyone loved the turkey and said it was the best they'd ever had.
shiplu syfullah
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The turkey was so dry and overcooked, it was barely edible. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Jomir Salman
[email protected]The turkey was a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I might have overcooked it a bit.
Shackiera Bryan
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out perfectly. The brine really helped to keep the turkey moist and flavorful. I will definitely be using this recipe again.
KIPKIRUI HOSEAH
[email protected]I've tried many brined turkey recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The turkey was incredibly juicy and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. Highly recommend!
Asrar Uddin
[email protected]This recipe was absolutely delicious! The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the brine definitely made a difference. I'll definitely be using this recipe again next year.