The Best Dry Brined Turkey with Citrus and Fresh Herbs

Name: The Best Dry Brined Turkey with Citrus and Fresh Herbs
Prep time: 5 h
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 9 h
Cuisine: Southern, American, Moroccan, African
Ingredients: Coarse kosher salt; coarse kosher salt; brining bag; thermometer; platter; Dry Brine Ingredients:; 1/2 tsp. ground coriander; 1/2 Tbsp. fresh ground pepper; 1/2 cup kosher salt; 2 Tbsp. brown sugar; Zest of two lemons; Zest of an orange; 12-14 lb. turkey; 1 onion, quartered; 1 head of garlic, halved; Poultry blend of fresh herbs (Rosemary, Thyme, Sage); 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, at room temperature*; 1 quart or more chicken broth* (I ususally need about 6 cups broth to baste and refill pan); Lemon and orange chunks (you can save the lemon and orange from the dry brine for stuffing in the turkey)

Instructions

Prep:5hCook:4h

A classic Thanksgiving turkey is the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving meal. Make a delicious juicy turkey with crisp skin by rubbing it down with a dry brine and letting it brine overnight in the fridge. Dry brining or salting the bird helps to draw moisture out creating juicy meat and crispy skin.

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:32:19 GMT