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Buttermilk-Brined Turkey

Buttermilk-Brined Turkey

Cost $40, save $60

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  • 197 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $40

INGREDIENTS

  • Brine

    • 💧 2 cups water
    • 🧂 ⅓ cup kosher salt
    • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
    • 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
    • 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
    • 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 2 large bay leaves
    • 🥛 8 cups buttermilk

  • Turkey

    • 🦃 1 (12 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
    • 🧈 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

STEPS

1

Combine water, salt, parsley, coriander, peppercorns, mustard seeds, garlic powder, and bay leaves in a large stockpot and bring to a boil. Boil until salt has dissolved, about 2 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes. Stir in buttermilk.

2

Rinse turkey in cold water. Place in a brining bag and pour buttermilk brine over top. Refrigerate for 24 hours, turning occasionally.

3

Discard the brine and rinse turkey thoroughly in cold water. Pat turkey dry with paper towels and place breast-side up in a roasting pan. Rub butter over the skin and let sit for 1 hour.

4

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

5

Cook turkey in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh near the bone reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 3 hours.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

771

Calories

  • 98
    Protein
  • 9
    Carbs
  • 36
    Fats

💡 Allow the brining process to fully complete for maximum flavor.Rinse the turkey thoroughly to avoid oversalting after brining.Use a meat thermometer to ensure the turkey reaches the appropriate temperature for food safety.