Fresh Herb-Brined Turkey Recipe

Name: Fresh Herb-Brined Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 quarts water; 2 cups sugar; 1-1/2 cups salt; 10 fresh parsley sprigs; 10 fresh thyme sprigs; 5 fresh rosemary sprigs; 7 bay leaves; 4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 4 teaspoons whole peppercorns; 4-1/2 quarts cold water; 2 turkey-size oven roasting bags; 1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional

Servings: persons

4 quarts water
2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups salt
10 fresh parsley sprigs
10 fresh thyme sprigs
5 fresh rosemary sprigs
7 bay leaves
4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
4 teaspoons whole peppercorns
4-1/2 quarts cold water
2 turkey-size oven roasting bags
1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional

1
In a large stockpot, combine the first nine ingredients; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar and salt are dissolved. Remove from heat. Add cold water to cool the brine to room temperature.
2
Place one oven roasting bag inside the other. Place turkey inside both bags; pour in cooled brine. Seal bags, pressing out as much air as possible; turn to coat turkey. Place in a shallow roasting pan. Refrigerate 18-24 hours, turning occasionally.
3
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Remove turkey from brine; rinse and pat dry. Discard brine. Place turkey on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together. Rub oil over outside of turkey; sprinkle with pepper and, if desired, salt.
4
Roast, uncovered, 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170u00b0-175u00b0. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.)
5
Remove turkey from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 20 minutes before carving.

1105

kcal

Calories

Fat

202

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 quarts water, 2 cups sugar, 1-1/2 cups salt, 10 fresh parsley sprigs, and more.

Yes, Fresh Herb-Brined 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.

Fresh Herb-Brined Turkey

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