BRINED AND ROASTED WHOLE TURKEY
No dish has more riding on its success than the holiday turkey. Unfortunately, turkey loses its natural juices the longer it cooks. Fortunately, we have the solution- brining. Brining locks in a turkey's natural juices, so it won't dry out during the roasting process, ensuring the perfect centerpiece for a flavorful feast.
Provided by Morton Salt®
Time 13h20m
Yield 10-12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine Morton® Kosher Salt and sugar in cool water in a large, clean stockpot until completely dissolved. Place the whole turkey in the brine until completely submerged. Cover and refrigerate overnight, up to 14 hours.
- Remove the turkey from the brine, and rinse inside and out and under cool running water for several minutes to remove all traces of Morton® Kosher Salt; pat dry with a paper towel.
- 4-5 hour Brine: To brine your turkey in less time (4-5 hours), use 2 cups of Morton® Kosher Salt and two cups of sugar. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 5 hours.
- To Roast: Mix the softened butter with the pepper. Place turkey on rack in roasting pan. Rub the seasoned butter under the skin. Brush the skin with the melted butter.
- Pour the 1 cup liquid (wine, broth or water) over the pan bottom to prevent drippings from burning. Roast turkey at 450°F for 25 minutes, baste and then rotate the roasting pan.
- Continue roasting until the skin turns golden brown, an additional 25 minutes; baste again. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F; continue to roast, basting and rotating the pan once about halfway through cooking, until the minimum internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove the turkey from the oven. Let stand 20 minutes before carving.
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