Perfect Turkey

Perfect Turkey

This recipe makes a super moist and flavorful holiday turnkey. Brining the turkey overnight is worth the time and trouble.

INGREDIENTS

1 Whole Turkey (Approx 18 Pounds)

2 Cups Kosher Salt

1 Cup Melted Butter

2 Large Peeled & Chopped Onions

4 Peeled & Chopped Carrots

4 Chopped Celery Stalks

2 Sprigs Fresh Thyme

1 Bay Leaf

1 Cup White Wine

Remove the neck and giblets from the turkey and set aside. Rub the turkey inside and out with the kosher salt. Put the turkey in a large stock pot filled with cold water and covered. Place in the fridge overnight to allow the turkey to soak (brine). When ready to cook the turkey remove from the fridge and thoroughly rinse the turkey and throw away the brine mixture. Preheat the oven to 350° F.

Brush the turkey with ½ of the melted butter. Place the breast side down on a roasting rack in a shallow roasting pan. Stuff the turkey cavity with 1 onion, ½ of the carrots, ½ of the celery, 1 sprig of the thyme and the bay leaf. Place the remaining vegetables and thyme around the bottom of the roasting pan. Cover with the white wine. Roast uncovered for 4 hours. Carefully turn the turkey breast side up about 2/3 through the roasting time. Brush with the remaining butter. Remove from the oven and allow the turkey to stand for 30 minutes before carving. Serves 12