5.0 from 12 votes
Rosemary Roast Turkey Recipe
The juiciest roast turkey recipe with a crispy exterior! Tips to make sure this turkey is cooked to perfection! Time to get your brine on.
Prep Time
1 d
Cook Time
2 hrs mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 d 2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 561 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Brine:
- 8 talks celery roughly chopped
- 6 cloves garlic crushed with the side of your knife, skin can remain on
- 1/4 cup dried juniper berries optional
- 1 tbsp whole black peppercorns
- 1 bunch Fresh rosemary sprigs
- 12 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup kosher salt
Turkey:
- 17-18 lbs turkey
- 1/4 cup butter at room temperature
- 6 talks celery chopped
- 1 medium onion quartered
- 4 prigs rosemary
- 2 tbsp dried juniper berries optional