HOW TO COOK A PERFECT TURKEY

Prep Time: 5 Days | Cook Time: 3 hrs | Rest Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 5 Days 3 hrs 30 mins | Yield: 14 Servings

You will be amazed by how easy it is to roast the best turkey ever! This recipe is a step-by-step process that will help you achieve that! Try it now!

INGREDIENTS :

• 1 Turkey (12-18 pounds, although you can go bigger, you may have to adjust ingredients accordingly)
• Lemon and herbs brine
• 2 sprigs rosemary
• 2 sprigs thyme
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• Combine all ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil for 2-3 minutes, or until salt and sugar are dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
• 6 lemons washed and quartered
• 1.5 gallons water
• 1/2 cup molasses -or- 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1.5 heaping cup salt
• 8 bay leaves
• Herb Butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped parsley
• 1/2 cube softened butter (4 tablespoons Butter)
• Aromatics
• 1.5 cup Ginger ale (apple juice, seltzer water, or even water will all work as well)
• 2 sprigs rosemary
• 1 teaspoon or 1 stick of cinnamon
• 1 onion, quartered
• 6 sage leaves
• 1 red apple, sliced

DIRECTIONS :

1. Defrost the turkey and thaw it for at least 24 hours.
2. In a large container, add all the brine ingredients. Stir everything until well combined.
3. Add the turkey to the brine solution and let it soak for at least 8 hours.
4. In a mixing bowl, add all the ingredients for the herb butter. Whisk to combine.
5. Remove the turkey from the brine, then place it into a large roasting pan. Sprinkle the herb butter all over the turkey, then rub it well to coat.
6. Stuff the inside of the turkey with the aromatics.
7. Prepare the oven and preheat it to 250 degrees C or 500 degrees F.
8. Place the turkey in the preheated oven and roast for about 30 minutes.
9. Reduce the heat to about 350 degrees F, then cover the turkey with foil. Roast for 2 hours and 30 minutes more.
10. Remove the turkey from the oven and allow it to rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature before slicing.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 7kcal | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 36mg