JUICY TURKEY RECIPE
Learn how to make the juiciest turkey! All it requires is a few key tricks and a good set of thermometers to have a juicy turkey recipe people will rave over.
Provided by Rachel Farnsworth
Categories Main Course
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Use an instant read thermometer to test the internal temperature of the turkey to make sure that no part of it is frozen. Internal temperatures should be above 32 degrees F. Remove the turkey from its packaging and place onto a roasting pan. Discard neck and gizzards.
- Fill two plastic sandwich bags with ice. Clip them together and place them on the bird so that the ice can chill both breasts. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour, then discard ice bags. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees.
- Starting at the neck cavity, loosen the skin from the breast and drumsticks by inserting fingers and gently pushing between the skin and meat. Place slices of butter in between the skin and the meat.
- In a small bowl, stir together paprika, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Sprinkle over the skin of the entire turkey and rub in to coat.
- Insert an oven safe thermometer probe so that the tip of the probe is in the center of the breast of the turkey. The probe should be inserted from the neck area and be parallel to the roasting pan.
- Bake in the preheated 350 degree oven until the internal temperature of the breasts reaches 150-155 degrees. Baste 1 to 2 times if desired.
- Use an instant read thermometer to test different parts of the bird for doneness and to ensure that the breast meat really is 150-155 degrees in the center. The dark meat in the legs should register between 175 and 180 degrees F.
- Once the internal temperatures reach their desired level, let the turkey rest 20 minutes before carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 593 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 70 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 273 mg, Sodium 496 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
JUICY ROAST TURKEY
I can't wait to serve this juicy turkey at Thanksgiving-so I make it several times throughout the year. The aroma that wafts through the house as it bakes is almost as mouthwatering as the bird itself. -Terrie Herman, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h50m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Brush over turkey. Place turkey on a platter. Cover and refrigerate for 1-24 hours. , Preheat oven to 325°. Place turkey on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up. Add the onion, celery and parsley to turkey cavity. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together. Arrange bacon over top of turkey breast. Spread butter over turkey. Pour broth and water into pan., Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, 3-1/2 to 4 hours, basting occasionally. Remove turkey from oven. If desired, remove and discard bacon. Tent with foil; let stand 20 minutes before carving. If desired, skim fat and thicken pan drippings for gravy. Serve with turkey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 535 calories, Fat 29g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 219mg cholesterol, Sodium 594mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 62g protein.
JUICIEST CHRISTMAS TURKEY EVER!
My Uncle D said this was the best turkey he ever had! He said he still dreams of it 4 years later. Luckily, it is my turn to make the turkey again this year. :)
Provided by Latisha Pinkston
Categories Turkey
Time 4h
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. In a container large enough to submerge the turkey mix all ingredients, except spices, butter and fruit/onion. Stir well to melt salt and brown sugar. This is the brine. Submerge the turkey in the brine. Chill overnight.( I put my brined turkey in a clean ice chest surrounded by ice.)
- 2. The next day remove the turkey from the brine and pat dry. Place in roasting pan breast side up. Discard the brine. Set oven to 450°. Chop the rosemary,thyme and sage. Mix spices in the softened butter. Rub the butter mixture all over the turkey. Place the apples, onion, lemons, and oranges in the cavity of the bird. Cover loosely with foil and place in preheated 450° oven for 45 minutes. ( this will crisp the skin)
- 3. Lower the temp to 275° and slow roast for 4 hours. Do not open the door it will self baste. Once done ( leg and thigh will move freely ) let rest lightly covered with foil for 1/2 hour before slicing. Enjoy the "WOWS!"
JUICY THANKSGIVING TURKEY
My grandmother and mother passed this recipe on to me. It changes just a little every year, because we've never written it down before. But it is always incredibly juicy and succulent!
Provided by Kirsten
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Whole Turkey Recipes
Time 3h20m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a turkey roaster with long sheets of aluminum foil that will be long enough to wrap over the turkey.
- Stir together the parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, lemon pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Rub the herb mixture into the cavity of the turkey, then stuff with the celery, orange, onion, and carrot. Truss if desired, and place the turkey into the roasting pan. Pour the chicken broth and champagne over the turkey, making sure to get some champagne in the cavity. Bring the aluminum foil over the top of the turkey, and seal. Try to keep the foil from touching the skin of the turkey breast or legs.
- Bake the turkey in the preheated oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear. Uncover the turkey, and continue baking until the skin turns golden brown, 30 minutes to 1 hour longer. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove the turkey from the oven, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 201.2 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 69.3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 680.2 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
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