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Dry-Brined Turkey

Dry-Brined Turkey makes a juicy bird with incredibly crispy, golden skin. It's a less messy brining process and you don't have to leave the turkey in water.

Prep Time
2 d
Cook Time
2 hrs mins
Total Time
2 d 2 hrs 50 mins
Servings: 18 Servings
Calories: 357 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12-14 pound whole turkey
  • 3 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 yellow onion , cut into 6 wedges
  • 2 carrots , cut into 2" chunks
  • 2 talks celery , cut into 2" chunks
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened
  • 2 teaspoons coarse ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme , removed from stem
  • 1 tablespoon rosemary , removed from stem and minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh sage , minced

Instructions

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  1. Remove giblets from turkey and pat dry inside and out.
  2. Season turkey all over with kosher salt, inside and out.
  3. Add to a large brining bag or covered container.
  4. Refrigerate overnight.
  5. Turn turkey over, refrigerate one more day.
  6. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  7. To a large roasting pan with a rack, insert add the onions, carrots, and celery to the bottom of the roasting pan.
  8. Add in the chicken broth.
  9. Add turkey (do not rinse turkey) to the roasting rack.
  10. Mix butter, black pepper, sage, thyme, and rosemary and rub inside and outside of the turkey.
  11. Roast for 30 minutes, then baste the turkey with liquid from roasting pan.
  12. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees.
  13. Cook turkey for 2 hours (or until it reaches 160 degrees), basting every 30 minutes.
  14. Let rest 20 minutes tented loosely with foil before carving (temperature will rise to 165 during the resting time).
To make gravy (optional):
  1. Add additional 2 cups of chicken broth mixed with 2 tablespoons of flour to the pan to deglaze on medium heat with a wooden or silicone spoon (to not damage pan).
  2. Remove the vegetables and discard.
  3. Cook until mixture thickens and season with salt and pepper as needed.

Nutrition Information

Calories 357kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 47g (94%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 169mg (56%) Sodium 1509mg (63%) Potassium 537mg (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1454IU (29%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 38mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 357

% Daily Value*

Calories 357kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 47g 94%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 169mg 56%
Sodium 1509mg 63%
Potassium 537mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1454IU 29%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 38mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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