Thanksgiving Turkey

Thanksgiving turkey can be intimidating to make if you haven't before, however it is quite simple. There are a few key steps to making a great turkey. The first key step is brining. In this recipe we are dry brining the turkey, this means salting 1-2 days before and leaving in the fridge. This will help flavor the bird, while also drying out the skin to help make it golden brown. The second key step is coating in an herb butter, butter or oil, this will help brown the skin, and an herb butter is great for flavor. The third key is roasting on a roasting rack or cookie rack. This will help air circulate around the turkey so it has more golden skin and even cooking. The fourth key is using an internal meat thermometer to know when the turkey is done. This will help prevent under cooking or over cooking. Lastly, the fifth key is resting the turkey at least 30 minutes before carving it. If you cut into it too early all the juices will run out and it will be dry!

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet