brining and cooking the perfect turkey with delicious gravy

Esperanza Tumpkin

Ingredients

  • - [SEO Keyword: Brining Ingredients] Kosher salt (1/2 cup)
  • - [SEO Keyword: Turkey Preparation] Fresh turkey (12-14 pounds)
  • - [SEO Keyword: Brine Ingredients] Water (6 quarts, for a 12-14 pound turkey)
  • - [SEO Keyword: Herbs and Spices] Bay leaves (3 large)
  • - [SEO Keyword: Flavor Boosters] Garlic cloves (8 large, crushed)
  • - [SEO Keyword: Sweeteners] Brown sugar (1 cup)
  • - [SEO Keyword: Acidic Ingredient] Apple cider vinegar or lemon juice (2 cups)
  • - [SEO Keyword: Brine Making] Non-reactive container for brining
  • - [SEO Keyword: Brining Time] 8-12 hours in the refrigerator
  • For Cooking and Gravy:
  • - [SEO Keyword: Turkey Preparation] Fully brined turkey (remove from fridge, rinse)
  • - [SEO Keyword: Seasoning] Salt and pepper to taste
  • - [SEO Keyword: Roasting Temperature] Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
  • - [SEO Keyword: Cooking Time] About 20 minutes per pound or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C)
  • - [SEO Keyword: Pan for Turkey] Large roasting pan with rack
  • - [SEO Keyword: Trussing] Kitchen twine to secure legs and wings
  • - [SEO Keyword: Basting] Melted butter, brush on turkey during cooking
  • For Gravy:
  • - [SEO Keyword: Flour] All-purpose flour (2 tablespoons)
  • - [SEO Keyword: Turkey汁液] Turkey drippings or pan juices from roasting (1 cup)
  • - [SEO Keyword: Stock] Chicken stock or water (1/4 cup)
  • - [SEO Keyword: Seasoning] Salt and pepper to taste
  • - [SEO Keyword: Thickening] Diced onion, celery, and carrot for flavor (optional)

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