Brine Roasted Turkey Recipe

Name: Brine Roasted Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup salt; 1 cup sugar; 1 gallon cold water; 6 lbs whole turkey; 4 tablespoons butter (2 1/2 softened, 1 1/2 melted); ¼ teaspoon pepper; ¼ teaspoon onion powder; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon parsley flakes; ¼ teaspoon thyme; ¼ teaspoon basil; ¼ teaspoon sage; ¼ teaspoon paprika; 1 lemon; 1 cup chicken broth

Servings: persons

½ cup salt
1 cup sugar
1 gallon cold water
6 lbs whole turkey
4 tablespoons butter (2 1/2 softened, 1 1/2 melted)
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon parsley flakes
¼ teaspoon thyme
¼ teaspoon basil
¼ teaspoon sage
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 lemon
1 cup chicken broth

1
Remove giblets and neck from turkey.
2
Rinse turkey with cold water.
3
Combine salt, sugar and water in a large stockpot until completely dissolved.
4
Place turkey in the brine until completely submerged.
5
Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
6
Pre-heat oven to 350F.
7
Remove the turkey from the brine and pat dry with paper towel.
8
Mix the softened butter with half of the pepper, onion powder, Garlic powder, parsley flakes, thyme, basil, sage, paprika.
9
Place turkey on rack in roasting pan.
10
Squeeze lemon juice into the main turkey cavity.
11
Put the squeezed lemon halves into the cavity.
12
Rub the seasoned butter under the skin.
13
Brush the skin with the melted butter and rest of seasonings.
14
Pour the 1 cup chicken broth over the pan bottom to prevent drippings from burning.
15
Loosely cover with aluminum foil to prevent over browning, remove foil during last 45 minutes of cooking.
16
Roast turkey, basting with poultry stock every half hour or so.
17
Continue to roast until thermometer registers 180F in the thigh, or 170F in the breast.
18
Remove turkey from the oven and allow it to cool before carving.

1688

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

216

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup salt, 1 cup sugar, 1 gallon cold water, 6 lbs whole turkey, and more.

Yes, Brine Roasted Turkey falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Brine Roasted Turkey

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Variations & substitutions

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