Friday, October 24, 2014

Best Roast Turkey


A couple of years ago I watched an episode of America's Test Kitchen, and they shared this great way of roasting turkey. Their "technique," which is to roast the turkey breast side down for part of the roasting time, is intended to keep the turkey breast moist and juicy, which as most of us know, is difficult at times to do.

Well, that Thanksgiving we followed their technique, and I'm happy to say it worked like a champ. Our turkey was moist, juicy and delicious.

The year I made the turkey using their technique, my turkey was featured on their page, which was so exciting!

Ingredients
1 turkey (14-18 lbs)
1 cup salt
2 gallons cold water

Method 
One day prior to roasting, dissolve salt in 2 gallons cold water in large container. Submerge turkey in brine, cover, and refrigerate for 6 to 12 hours.

Remove turkey from brine and preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Roast turkey breast side DOWN for 1 hour. Reduce oven to 325, turn turkey breast side up and continue roasting for 2 hours or until thickest part of the breast and or thigh registers 165 degrees.

Remove turkey from oven, transfer to a cutting board and let rest, covered for 30 minutes.

Carve turkey and serve immediately with your choice of side dishes.

Safe Cooking Temperatures

Enjoy,

Mary

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