Dry-Brined Turkey
Wine Recommendation
Josh Pinot Noir
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp rubbed sage
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 (14- to 15-lb) fresh or frozen (thawed) whole turkey, giblets removed
- 1 onion, quartered
- 1 (0.5-oz) pkg fresh poultry herb blend
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 2 cups white wine (or use broth)
Instructions
- Stir together salt, rosemary, thyme, sage, and garlic powder; rub mixture over and under skin all over turkey. Cover and refrigerate 2 days.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Uncover turkey, and place on a lightly greased rack in a roasting pan. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
- Place onion and herbs in turkey cavity; tie legs together with kitchen twine. Rub softened butter all over turkey.
- Bake 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Pour wine or broth in roasting pan. Bake 2½ to 3 hours or until a meat thermometer inserted in meatiest portion of thigh reads 165°F. Remove from oven; let stand 15 minutes before carving.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Total | |
| Servings | 10 | |
| Calories |
468
|
468
|
| Fat (g) | 12 | 12 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 5 | 5 |
| Protein (g) | 85 | 85 |
| Carb (g) | 2 | 2 |
| Fiber (g) | 0 | 0 |
| Sodium (mg) | 2206 | 2206 |
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