Add the prepared brine solution and the remaining cold water. Remove from heat and add a few cups of ice to cool it down quickly. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil, then add the salt and sugar. Drying and bringing your turkey to room temperature will help achieve crisp, beautifully browned skin.īrining your Thanksgiving turkey is an easy process but one that will need to be started the night before.
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Wet turkey skin will turn leathery instead of crisp.
It will be too salty, so will your gravy. One important thing to note about brining your Thanksgiving turkey – do not skip rinsing and drying the turkey after brining. Turkeys injected with saline will have “enhanced with a 15% solution” printed on the packaging.
Frozen turkeys are already injected with a saline solution, and the brine will not make a difference in the final result, so skip brining frozen turkeys. If you are using fresh turkey, you will want to brine your turkey before roasting. A 10 pound turkey will need at least 2 days to thaw, while a 15 pound turkey will take 3 days. For the brine – If you choose to make the optional brine, you’ll also need water, salt, sugar, lemon, and additional dried herbs and onion.Ī frozen turkey will need approximately 1 day per 5 pounds to thaw.Chicken broth – Low sodium to avoid an overly salty bird.Canola oil – Used with the butter to ensure a crispy outside.Butter – Rubbed on the outside of the turkey to help brown the outside.Vegetables – Carrots, celery, and onion are cooked with the turkey.Spices & seasonings – This roast turkey recipe is flavored with salt, pepper, fresh rosemary, sage, thyme, and garlic.Generally, you want to plan 1 & 1/2 pounds per guest. Fresh turkey – This recipe works perfectly for a 10 to 14-pound turkey.(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.) This Thanksgiving turkey recipe requires a handful of seasonings, some vegetables, and just a few other ingredients. Once carved, this roasted turkey will be the star of the holiday dinner! (And I’ve included tips below to make carving easy too!) Ingredients Needed I use both oil and butter on the skin, which not only browns perfectly but results in a crispy skin that’s super flavorful. The flavorful drippings make an excellent base for some homemade gravy, too! This roast turkey recipe keeps things easy, while stilling created a tender and moist turkey. Making the Thanksgiving turkey is often the most intimidating part of hosting a holiday meal – but it doesn’t have to be. Round out your Thanksgiving meal with some homemade cranberry sauce, cornbread casserole, and pumpkin slab pie for dessert! Easy No Fuss Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe With a perfectly browned, crispy skin, it will make a beautiful centerpiece for your meal. This Easy Roast Turkey recipe creates a moist, tender turkey that is layered with flavor from top to bottom with fresh herbs and aromatic vegetables.
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