Citrus Dry Brined Turkey
User Reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Brine Time
2 d
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Total Time
2 d 3 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
347 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Citrus Dry Brined Turkey
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This Citrus Dry Brined Turkey will be the juiciest, most flavorful turkey you'll ever taste! It's easy to make and will have everyone asking for seconds!
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Ingredients
citrus dry brine
- ⅓ cup kosher salt
- 1 ½ tablespoons light brown sugar
- ¼ cup orange zest from about 2 oranges
- 3 tablespoons lemon zest from about 3 lemons
- 2 tablespoons lime zest from about 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon ground sage
- 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
turkey
- ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter softened
- 1 (12-14 lb.) turkey thawed and pat dry
Instructions
- Place all brine ingredients into a mixing bowl and stir together until evenly mixed.
- Rub brine all over turkey, including cavity and place onto a baking sheet, topped with a cooling rack. Refrigerate turkey for 2 days.
- Preheat oven to 450˚F.
- Completely brush brine off turkey and pat dry. Tie turkey legs together with twine, fold wing tips behind turkey and transfer to a roasting pan.
- Rub butter evenly all over turkey.
- Cover breast with foil and place turkey in oven and roast for 30 minutes.
- Lower heat to 350˚F and continue to roast for an additional 2 to 2 ½ hours (about 12 minutes a pound, for an internal temperature of 160˚F).
- In the last 40 to 50 minutes of roasting, uncover breast to brown and crisp skin.
- Remove turkey from oven and rest for 20 to 30 minutes, loosely covered.
- Carve and serve.
Notes
- Tips:
- -The turkey can be dry brined for as little as 24 hours and up to 72 hours, although our preference is 48 hours.
- -The foil over the breast will prevent it from over-browning and drying out.
- -Dry brining frozen turkey: Gently rinse frozen turkey with water and pat dry. Rub dry brine all over turkey and place in a large dish with taller sides (to account for the liquid that will accumulate from defrosting the turkey). You'll still need about 2-3 days for a 12-14 pound turkey to thaw completely.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
347kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
47g
(94%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
165mg
(55%)
Sodium
3385mg
(141%)
Potassium
490mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
257IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 347 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 347kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 165mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 3385mg | 141% |
| Potassium | 490mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 257IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
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Overall Rating
5.0
24 reviews
Excellent
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