Roast Thanksgiving Turkey AMERICAN - American Recipe

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Roast Thanksgiving Turkey AMERICAN

🌍 American Difficulty: ●●●○○



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

  1. Brining — Brine turkey 24 hours; pat dry.
  2. Rubbing — Rub butter under and over skin with herbs.
  3. Stuffing — Stuff cavity loosely with aromatics.
  4. Roasting — Roast at 160°C (325°F) 3–3.5 hours to 75°C (165°F) internal, basting every 45 min.
  5. Resting — Rest 30 minutes; carve.