Roast Thanksgiving Turkey AMERICAN - American Recipe
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Roast Thanksgiving Turkey AMERICAN
Ingredients
- 6.8kg (15 lb) whole turkey
- brine (2 gallons water, 1 cup salt, ½ cup sugar, herbs)
- 1 stick softened butter
- fresh herbs
- onion
- celery
- carrots for cavity
- chicken or turkey stock
Method
- Brining — Brine turkey 24 hours; pat dry.
- Rubbing — Rub butter under and over skin with herbs.
- Stuffing — Stuff cavity loosely with aromatics.
- Roasting — Roast at 160°C (325°F) 3–3.5 hours to 75°C (165°F) internal, basting every 45 min.
- Resting — Rest 30 minutes; carve.