Juicy Turkey Tips
Ingredients
- Turkey14 lb
- Salt6 tbsp
- Peppercorn · crushed ground4 tbsp
- Coriander seed · ground2 tsp
- Bay leaf · dried6
- Brown sugar3 tbsp
- Lemon¼ cups + 1
- Orange2 tbsp + 1
- Garlic powder1 tbsp
- Smoked paprika1 tbsp
- Butter · softened1 stick
- Thyme · dried1 tbsp
- Parsley · dried1 tbsp
- Garlic · minced1 tbsp + 6 + 7
- Mixed fresh herb
- Onion · quartered1
Instructions
- Pat the turkey dry. Mix the kosher salt with the dry brine ingredients, then rub it over the turkey, under the skin and inside the cavity.
- Refrigerate the turkey in a large plastic bag for 24 to 36 hours.
- Mix the softened butter with the dried thyme, dried parsley, salt-free garlic seasoning and minced garlic. Rub it all over the turkey, including under the skin.
- Fill the cavity with the fresh herbs, citrus wedges, onion and garlic.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and roast the turkey for 30 minutes.
- Add 1 cup of water to the pan, reduce the oven to 350°F (175°C), and cover the turkey with foil or a lid. Keep cooking for 3 to 4 hours in total, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (76°C).
- For the last 30 minutes, uncover the turkey so the skin turns golden brown.
- Rest the turkey for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
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