Perfect Roast Turkey Recipe

Name: Perfect Roast Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (10 lb) turkey, defrosted; canola oil; Brine; 1 gallon vegetable stock; 1 cup kosher salt; 1/2 tablespoon coriander seed; 1/2 tablespoon cardamom pod; 1/2 tablespoon juniper berries; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1 cup orange juice; 7 cups cold water; Aromatics; 1 apple, sliced; 1/2 onion, sliced; 1 cinnamon stick; 4 sprigs rosemary; 6 sage leaves

Servings: persons

1 (10 lb) turkey, defrosted
canola oil
Brine
1 gallon vegetable stock
1 cup kosher salt
1/2 tablespoon coriander seed
1/2 tablespoon cardamom pod
1/2 tablespoon juniper berries
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup orange juice
7 cups cold water
Aromatics
1 apple, sliced
1/2 onion, sliced
1 cinnamon stick
4 sprigs rosemary
6 sage leaves

1
Place all brine ingredients except orange juice and cold water in a large pot, bring to a boil, then simmer until the salt and sugar are dissolved.
2
Place turkey in a large pot, cooler or bucket (I use a sterilized Home Depot bucket) and pour brine mixture, orange juice and cold water over turkey.
3
Place in refrigerator or a cool place, such as a basement, for at least 8 hours, turning turkey over once halfway through.
4
After turkey has been brined, remove turkey and throw away brining mixture.
5
Set oven to 500 degrees.
6
Place apple, onion and cinnamon in a microwave-proof container with one cup water and microwave on high for 5 minutes.
7
Rinse turkey thoroughly and pat dry, then coat generously with canola oil and place, breast side up, in roasting pan.
8
Pour off water from aromatics and stuff turkey cavity with heated aromatics, rosemary and sage.
9
Roast turkey at 500 degrees for 30 minutes.
10
After 30 minutes, place a foil tent over the turkey's breast, and turn heat down to 350 degrees.
11
Roast turkey for 90 minutes.
12
DO NOT OPEN OVEN UNTIL TIME IS UP.
13
Remove turkey from oven, remove tent, and let turkey rest at least 15 minutes before carving.

268

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (10 lb) turkey, defrosted, canola oil, Brine, 1 gallon vegetable stock, and more.

Yes, Perfect Roast 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Perfect Roast Turkey

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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