Fast Upside-Down Turkey

Recipesfull introduces to you: Thanksgiving Recipes. (Fast Upside-Down Turkey). Here I've tested out not one, but two new things – cooking a turkey at a very high heat, as well as cooking it upside-down, which I've heard for decades is the way to go if you want moist, juicy meat. Whether you're looking to cook your turkey in half the time, or just want to see some raised eyebrows when you bring it to the table, I really do hope you give this a try soon!

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 2hrs

Additional: 12hrs15 mins

Total: 14hrs45 mins

Servings: 20

Yield: 1 16-pound turkey

Fast Upside-Down Turkey

Ingredients

1 (16 pound) whole turkey

thawed

4 tablespoons kosher salt

1 loaf French bread

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

softened

2 sprigs fresh sage

or to taste

2 sprigs fresh rosemary

or to taste

2 sprigs fresh thyme

or to taste

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Directions

Step 1

Place turkey in a large pan bowl or tub. Remove the neck and innards and save to make a gravy if desired. Season the inside of the turkey with 1 1/2 tablespoons salt and then the outside with the rest until the entire surface of the bird has a thin coating of salt crystals. Transfer to the refrigerator uncovered and let brine for 12 to 24 hours.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Set a large foil roasting pan over a sheet pan.

Step 3

Cut the bread loaf lengthwise into two halves. Butter generously and place buttered-side up into the prepared roasting pan pushing bread halves together so they are touching.

Step 4

Remove turkey from the fridge and stuff sage rosemary and thyme into the cavity. Tie the legs together with kitchen string and place breast-side down on top of the bread making sure turkey is as steady and straight-up as possible. Tuck wing tips up and over the drumette.

Step 5

Roast in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) about 2 hours. Let turkey rest for at least 15 to 20 minutes before carving.

Step 6

In the meantime cut bread into cubes and transfer onto a serving plate; keep warm as needed. Spoon juices onto the turkey place it on top of the bread and carve.

Nutritional Information

Fast Upside-Down Turkey

Servings Per Recipe:20

Calories: 633.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 76.4g 153%

Carbohydrates: 13.5g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 1g 4%

Sugars: 0.6g

Fat: 28.2g 43%

Saturated Fat: 9g 45%

Cholesterol: 220.7mg 74%

Vitamin A Iu: 208.6IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 28.4mg 218%

Vitamin B6: 1.1mg 69%

Vitamin C: 4.6mg 8%

Folate: 53.4mcg 13%

Calcium: 90.7mg 9%

Iron: 6mg 33%

Magnesium: 76.5mg 27%

Potassium: 780.4mg 22%

Sodium: 1478.1mg 59%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 27%

Calories From Fat: 254.1

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.