Easy Recipe To Dry Brine a Turkey

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Step 1 Dry brine turkey 1-2 days before cooking.

Step 2

Let frozen Grass Roots turkey thaw in fridge for 24 hours for every 4 to 5 pounds of turkey. Remove turkey from fridge and remove giblets from cavity. Pat dry with paper towel. Combine 1 tablespoon of kosher salt and 1 teaspoon of herb mix for every 4 pounds of turkey in a small bowl. Place turkey in a shallow pan and rub salt mixture all over bird, including under breast skin. Place in fridge, uncovered for at least 1 day, ideally 2.

Step 3

Step 2 Prepare turkey.

Step 4

Remove turkey from fridge and place in on a roasting rack in a roasting pan. Do not rinse. Stuff 1 sprig of rosemary and ¼ of onion into cavity. Rub butter all over the turkey and under breast skin. Truss legs with kitchen twine. Place remaining onion and carrots in bottom of pan and add 3 cups of water.

Step 5

Step 3 Bake turkey.

Step 6

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cook turkey uncovered for about 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees. Cook turkey for about 12 minutes per pound, until turkey reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees. To measure temperature, place thermometer into thickest part of thigh. When turkey is done, remove from oven and let rest for 30 minutes before carving. Save the turkey drippings to make gravy. Enjoy!

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