Juicy Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe
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A whole turkey brined overnight and roasted to juicy perfection, seasoned with herbs and citrus. Succulent and flavorful, served with homemade gravy. The centerpiece of Thanksgiving dinner.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 12- 2 gallons water (separated)
- 1.5 cups kosher salt
- 1 large orange (sliced)
- 1 lemon (sliced)
- 3 cups broth (any kind works, we used homemade turkey broth)
- ½ large white onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 12-15 lb. whole turkey (innards removed, fully thawed (ours was 14 lbs.))
- 3 tablespoons turkey seasoning
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into two pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large white onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 sprigs fresh oregano
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 1020M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 13h
- Cook
- 4h
- Sodium
- 11383mg
- Total sugar
- 2g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 1241mg
- Calcium
- 106mg
- Iron
- 5mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 780M
- SODIUM
- 11383MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.