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!"
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