Herb-Brined Turkey Recipe

Name: Herb-Brined Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups kosher salt; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 5 fresh sage leaves; 1 fresh thyme sprig; 1 fresh rosemary sprig; 2 quarts water; 2 quarts cold water; 2 large turkey-size oven roasting bags; 1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds); 2 cups butter, softened; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs; 1/3 cup fresh sage leaves; 1/3 cup fresh rosemary leaves; 1/4 cup fresh thyme leaves; 2 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

2 cups kosher salt
1 cup packed brown sugar
5 fresh sage leaves
1 fresh thyme sprig
1 fresh rosemary sprig
2 quarts water
2 quarts cold water
2 large turkey-size oven roasting bags
1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
2 cups butter, softened
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs
1/3 cup fresh sage leaves
1/3 cup fresh rosemary leaves
1/4 cup fresh thyme leaves
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

1
In a stockpot, combine the salt, brown sugar, sage, thyme, rosemary and 2 quarts water. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir until salt and sugar are dissolved. Remove from the heat. Add the cold water to cool the brine to room temperature.
2
Place a turkey-size oven roasting bag inside a second roasting bag; add turkey. Carefully pour cooled brine into bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible; seal bags and turn to coat. Place in a roasting pan. Refrigerate for 12-24 hours, turning occasionally.
3
Drain and discard brine; rinse turkey and pat dry. Tie drumsticks together. Place the remaining ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from turkey breast; rub half of the butter mixture under skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks. Rub remaining butter mixture over skin.
4
Place turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting pan. Bake at 450u00b0 for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 325u00b0; bake 3-1/4 to 3-3/4 hours longer or until thermometer reads 180u00b0, basting occasionally with pan drippings. Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.
5
Remove turkey to a serving platter; cover and let stand for 20 minutes before carving.

1626

kcal

Calories

131

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups kosher salt, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 5 fresh sage leaves, 1 fresh thyme sprig, and more.

Yes, 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.

Herb-Brined Turkey

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