Dry Brine Turkey Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Turkey Recipes. (Dry Brine Turkey Recipe). Dry brining is the easiest way to get a moist and flavorful turkey on the table for your Thanksgiving dinner. Plan ahead, you'll need a few days to get the most flavor. I found that salt and pepper was enough for me, but feel free to season with other aromatics before roasting.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 2hrs30 mins

Additional: 3days

Total: 3days

Servings: 15

Yield: 1 15-pound turkey

Dry Brine Turkey Recipe

Ingredients

1 (15 pound) whole turkey

neck and giblets removed

3 tablespoons kosher salt

black pepper to taste

1 onion

cut into wedges

4 stalks celery

halved

Cranberry Stuffed Turkey Breasts

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Pat turkey dry with paper towels. Season the inside and outside of turkey with kosher salt focusing on the breast and thighs. Place turkey breast-side up in the roasting pan and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate turkey for about 2 days.

Step 2

Flip turkey breast-side down cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 1 more day.

Step 3

Remove plastic wrap and place turkey on a rack over a baking sheet the night before you plan to roast. Allow turkey to air-dry in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours.

Step 4

Bring turkey to room temperature 1 to 2 hours; pat dry with paper towels. Season turkey with black pepper and place onion and celery in the cavity.

Step 5

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place turkey breast-side down in a roasting pan.

Step 6

Roast in the preheated oven until skin is golden about 30 minutes. Remove turkey from oven and flip to breast-side up. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C); continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) about 2 hours.

Step 7

Transfer turkey to a large platter and loosely tent with aluminum foil; allow turkey to rest about 30 minutes before carving.

Nutritional Information

Dry Brine Turkey Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:15

Calories: 683.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 91.9g 184%

Carbohydrates: 1g

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 0.5g

Fat: 31.8g 49%

Saturated Fat: 9.3g 46%

Cholesterol: 267.6mg 89%

Vitamin A Iu: 48.2IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 33.4mg 257%

Vitamin B6: 1.4mg 85%

Vitamin C: 0.9mg 2%

Folate: 28.1mcg 7%

Calcium: 91.1mg 9%

Iron: 5.9mg 33%

Magnesium: 83.6mg 30%

Potassium: 953.2mg 27%

Sodium: 1382.8mg 55%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 19%

Calories From Fat: 286.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.