Cajun Brine Roasted Turkey Recipe

Name: Cajun Brine Roasted Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons kosher salt; 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 teaspoons ground red pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 (12- to 14-lb.) whole fresh or frozen turkey, thawed; 1/2 cup butter, softened; Wooden picks; Kitchen string; Vegetable cooking spray

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons kosher salt
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground red pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (12- to 14-lb.) whole fresh or frozen turkey, thawed
1/2 cup butter, softened
Wooden picks
Kitchen string
Vegetable cooking spray

1
Stir together first 6 ingredients.
2
Remove giblets and neck from turkey; pat turkey dry. Sprinkle 1 Tbsp. brine into cavity; rub into cavity. Reserve 1 Tbsp. brine, and sprinkle outside of turkey with remaining brine; rub into skin. Chill turkey 10 to 24 hours.
3
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Stir together butter and reserved 1 Tbsp. brine. Loosen skin from turkey breast without totally detaching skin; spread butter mixture under skin. Replace skin, securing with wooden picks.
4
Tie ends of legs together with string; tuck wing tips under. Place turkey, breast side up, on a lightly greased (with cooking spray) rack in a large roasting pan.
5
Bake at 350u00b0 for 2 hours and 30 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion of turkey thigh registers 165u00b0. Remove from oven; let stand 30 minutes before carving.

310

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons kosher salt, 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar, 2 teaspoons paprika, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Cajun 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.

Cajun Brine Roasted Turkey

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