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Garlic Brown Sugar Dry Brine Whole Turkey

Garlic Brown Sugar Dry Brine Turkey

Ashley Fehr - @thereciperebel
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 413 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 lb whole turkey thawed if frozen
  • ¼ cup kosher salt
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced, or 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ cup butter melted
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
  • 1 ½ cups water

Instructions
 

  • Place turkey in a large baking dish or roasting pan.
  • In a medium bowl, combine salt, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon garlic and pepper. Rub all over turkey and under the skin where possible, using a large spoon to loosen the skin if necessary.
  • Place uncovered in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours and up to 3 days. It will dry out, but don't worry -- that is normal!
  • Remove turkey from the fridge 1 hour before roasting.
  • Place turkey in a roasting pan or on a large rimmed sheet pan on a roasting rack. Use cooking twine to tie the legs together.
  • Combine melted butter, 1 tbsp brown sugar and 1 tsp minced garlic and brush over turkey.
  • Heat oven to 425℉.
  • Pour water into the bottom of the roasting pan and roast turkey at 425℉ for 20 minutes, until just starting to brown.
  • Reduce oven heat to 350℉ and continue roasting until the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 170℉ in the breast, about 2-2.5 hours more.
  • Remove turkey from the oven and let rest for 30-60 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 413kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 49gFat: 22gSodium: 560mg
Keyword Whole Turkey
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