Description
Elevate your Thanksgiving feast with a dry brined turkey that promises to be the star of your holiday table. This method locks in moisture and infuses the meat with a delightful blend of herbs and spices, resulting in juicy, flavorful bites and a perfectly crispy skin. Enjoy more time with loved ones while impressing your guests with this easy-to-follow recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 pounds)
- 3 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper, coarsely ground
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika (smoked optional)
- 3 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh sage, finely chopped
Instructions
- Remove giblets from the turkey and pat it dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, combine kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and chopped herbs; mix well.
- Generously rub the mixture over the turkey's surface and under the skin where possible.
- Place the turkey on a rack in a roasting pan and refrigerate loosely covered for at least 24 hours.
- Preheat oven to 325?F (165?C). Let the turkey sit at room temperature for about an hour before roasting.
- Roast until the internal temperature reaches at least 165?F (74?C). Allow resting for about 30 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg