Description
Elevate your holiday dining experience with this Irresistible Dry Brine Turkey. This innovative preparation method enhances flavor and ensures a juicy, tender turkey that will impress your guests. With a blend of simple ingredients, this recipe is easy to follow and yields a beautifully roasted bird with crispy skin.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 pounds)
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons dried rosemary
- 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine kosher salt, thyme, rosemary, black pepper, garlic powder, and lemon zest.
- Pat the turkey dry with paper towels and apply the dry brine mixture all over the turkey, ensuring even coverage.
- Place the seasoned turkey on a wire rack over a baking sheet and refrigerate uncovered for at least 24 hours or up to 3 days.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) before cooking.
- Let the turkey sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before roasting.
- Roast in a pan until an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F (74°C), approximately 13-15 minutes per pound.
- Rest for at least 20-30 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 85g
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg