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brined roast turkey

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Recipe by
L D
Anytown, CA

One of my good friends gave me this recipe,it makes a really tasty,juicy turkey if you care to roast your bird.

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Ingredients For brined roast turkey

  • 1 c kosher salt
  • 1/4 c sugar
  • 4 qrt water
  • 14 lb fresh turkey
  • butter,softened
  • black pepper

How To Make brined roast turkey

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    In a quart or larger pot, combine the kosher salt, sugar, and 2 quarts cool water. Put the pot over high heat and stir occasionally until the salt and sugar dissolve. Remove from the heat and let cool. Stir in another 2 quarts of water and chill in the refrigerator. Remove the neck, giblets and tail (if present) from the turkey: reserve them for making turkey broth. Discard the liver. Rinse the turkey well. Place the turkey breast side down in a large container. Pour the brine over the turkey. Cover with plastic wrap. Place a plate and cans to hold turkey under the brine. Refrigerate the turkey for 12 to 18 hours. Remove turkey . No need to rinse. Pat turkey dry inside and out with a paper towel. Your turkey is now ready to roast. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place turkey in a roast pan, breast side down,rub with softened butter and sprinkle with pepper. Bake 3-31/2 hours or until reaches 175-180 degrees. Let rest before carving.

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