How to Dry-Brine and Roast a Turkey
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A dry-brined, oven-roasted turkey with pan drippings and gravy. The salt cure seasons the meat throughout, creating juicy, deeply flavored poultry. This is the centerpiece for holiday dinners.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 12- kosher salt, I prefer Diamond Crystal
- turkey bag
- 12 -14 lb. turkey
- Roasting pan with a rack
- salt and pepper
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter
- 1 cup white wine, plus more as needed
- make-ahead gravy
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 2880M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
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- Prep
- 48h
- Sodium
- 1130mg
- Total sugar
- 1g
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Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 1256mg
- Calcium
- 79mg
- Iron
- 5mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 2880M
- SODIUM
- 1130MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.