By Jessica lee Menchaca
Drunk Turkey 2nd half
4 steps
Prep:30minCook:4h
(i.e., 450°F for the first few minutes, then 350°F until it's done)
The golden rule is about 24 hours of thawing for every 4 to 5 pounds
165 °F
A whole turkey is safe when cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165 °F as measured with a food thermometer. Check the internal temperature in the innermost part of the thigh and wing and the thickest part of the breast.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:28:57 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
26
Low
Glycemic Load
0
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories30.6 kcal (2%)
Total Fat1.7 g (2%)
Carbs0.7 g (0%)
Sugars0.2 g (0%)
Protein1.8 g (4%)
Sodium66.4 mg (3%)
Fiber0.2 g (1%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
14 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Rinse turkey inside and out with cold running water and drain well; pat dry with paper towels. Place turkey, breast side up, in large roasting pan. Butter up massage over turkey 🦃
OvenPreheat
Bowl
butter
sea salt
Step 2
In small bowl, (brine that has been infused for 3 days before using for basting) combine dried rosemary, chives, 2 teaspoons sea salt. rub remaining herb mixture all over outside of turkey. , apple in body. Bast ever time turkey begins to dry out in oven
Tray
OvenHeat
apple
orange
butter
sea salt
Step 3
Cover turkey with loose tent of foil; roast 2 1/2 hours. Remove foil, and roast about 1 1/2 hours longer. Baste with pan drippings every 30 minutes. Listen for sizzle to continue basting
Thermometer
dried rosemary1 Tbsp
sage1 Tbsp
thyme1 Tbsp
chives
Step 4
When turkey is brown, carefully lift from roasting pan and tilt slightly to allow juices to run into pan. Place turkey on large platter; cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
Foil
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Makes leftovers
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