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Dry Brined Turkey

Dry Brined Turkey

Cost $25, save $75

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  • 227.5 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $25

INGREDIENTS

  • Seasoning

    • 🧂 ¼ cup salt
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • Main Ingredient

    • 1 (12 pound) thawed whole turkey, neck and giblets removed

  • Vegetables

    • 3 stalks celery, chopped
    • 🧅 1 yellow onion, quartered
    • 🥕 6 baby carrots, cut in half

  • Other

    • 2 tablespoons softened butter
    • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth

STEPS

1

Mix salt, brown sugar, and pepper together in a small bowl.

2

Rinse turkey in cold water; pat dry inside and out. Place turkey in a shallow baking pan. Rub outside with half of the salt mixture. Separate skin from the breast meat; rub remaining salt mixture between skin and breast meat. Place uncovered in the refrigerator, 8 to 12 hours.

3

Remove turkey from refrigerator. Let sit until room temperature, about 1 hour.

4

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

5

Rinse turkey with cold water to remove salt mixture; place into a roasting pan. Stuff turkey cavity with celery, onion, and carrots. Separate turkey skin from the breast meat; rub softened butter onto breast meat. Pour chicken broth over the turkey.

6

Bake turkey in preheated oven, breast side up, for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C); cook, basting occasionally, until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

7

Remove turkey from the oven, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area 30 minutes before slicing.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

704

Calories

  • 91
    Protein
  • 3
    Carbs
  • 33
    Fats

💡 Allowing the turkey to rest after baking helps retain its juices, ensuring a moist result.Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the turkey is fully cooked without being overdone.Save time by prepping vegetables and seasonings while the turkey is brining.