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High Roasted Turkey

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Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups kosher salt or 1 cup table salt
1 cup sugar
1 (12 -14 lb) gross weight whole turkey, butterflied, rinsed thoroughly, giblets, neck, and tail piece removed and reserved for gravy
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

Nutritional information

604.2
Calories
248 g
Calories From Fat
27.6 g
Total Fat
8.1 g
Saturated Fat
228.3 mg
Cholesterol
14362.6 mg
Sodium
16.7 g
Carbs
0 g
Dietary Fiber
16.6 g
Sugars
67.8 g
Protein
386g
Serving Size

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High Roasted Turkey

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    Cooks in 80-100 minutes with crisp skin, very moist. From Cooks Illustrated.

    • 140 min
    • Serves 12
    • Easy

    Ingredients

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    High Roasted Turkey, Cooks in 80-100 minutes with crisp skin, very moist From Cooks Illustrated , This turkey turned out to be the best one I ever made! I followed the directions exactly and roasted the turkey in my electric roaster at 450F The meat was so tender and the flavor was very good Thank you Steve for posting this recipe I’ll be using this recipe on all future turkeys


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    To Brine the Turkey: Dissolve Salt and Sugar in 2 Gallons Cold Water in Large Stockpot or Clean Bucket.

    2
    Done

    Add Turkey and Refrigerate or Set in Very Cool Spot (not More Than 40f) For 8 Hours.

    3
    Done

    Set Slotted Broiler Pan Top on Top of Roasting Pan With Foil-Covered Dressing and Spray With Nonstick Cooking Spray; Set Roasting Pan on Baking Sheet to Support Bottom.

    4
    Done

    Remove Turkey from Brine and Rinse Well Under Cool Running Water.

    5
    Done

    Position Turkey on Broiler Pan Top; Thoroughly Pat Surface of Turkey Dry With Paper Towels.

    6
    Done

    Refrigerate Turkey and Dressing, Uncovered, 8 to 24 Hours.

    7
    Done

    to Roast Turkey With Dressing: Adjust Oven Rack to Lower-Middle Position and Heat Oven to 450f.

    8
    Done

    Remove Broiler Pan Top With Turkey and Foil Cover Over Roasting Pan; Replace Broiler Pan Top With Turkey.

    9
    Done

    Brush Turkey With Melted Butter.

    10
    Done

    Place Entire Assembly With Turkey in Oven and Roast Until Turkey Skin Is Crisp and Deep Brown and Instant-Read Thermometer Reads 165 f When Inserted in Thickest Part of Breast and 175f in Thickest Part of Thigh, 80 to 100 Minutes, Rotating Pan from Front to Back After 40 Minutes.

    11
    Done

    Transfer Broiler Pan Top With Turkey to Cutting Board, Tent Loosely With Foil, and Let Rest 20 Minutes.

    12
    Done

    Meanwhile, Adjust Oven Rack to Upper-Middle Position, Place Roasting Pan With Dressing Back in Oven, and Bake Until Golden Brown, About 10 Minutes.

    13
    Done

    Cool Dressing 5 Minutes, Then Spoon Into Bowl or Onto Turkey Serving Platter.

    14
    Done

    Carve Turkey.

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