Information

Turkey 14 pounds

Salt 2 measuring cups

Butter 60 grams

Water 4,000 milliliters

Original Roasted Whole Turkey Directions

(1) Add to a pot of 4000 ml of water and pour in 2 cups of salt and mix well;

(2) Dip the turkey into the brine and marinate it in the refrigerator for 8 to 12 hours, turning it over once halfway through;

(3) Remove the turkey from the brine, strain the water, and blot the skin and the interior with kitchen paper;

(4) Dry the turkey up on a drying rack and send it to the refrigerator to dry out for 24 hours, until the skin is air-dry;

(5) Melt the butter and brush it directly onto the skin of the turkey, lowering the turkey backside up and placing it in a special turkey roasting pan,

? Roast in a preheated 400 degree F oven for 45 minutes;

(6) Carefully remove the turkey from the oven, turn it over and roast in the oven for another 60 minutes;

(7) At the end of the 60 minute period, use a thermometer to test the temperature of the turkey's legs at 175 degrees Fahrenheit, and the temperature of the breast is 160 degrees Fahrenheit,

? Roasted whole turkey is ready to come out of the oven;

(8) Carefully remove the turkey from the oven and let it cool for 30 minutes before you start serving;

(9) Cut into pieces and serve on a platter, isn't it tempting?

(10) Serve with a side of adzuki beans and rice and asparagus for a beautiful meal!

Tips

(1) After soaking the turkey in brine, make sure it is air-dried and brushed with butter so that the skin will be crispy;

(2) Keep the turkey in a cold place when dipping to prevent the meat from spoiling;

(3) This method can be used for roasting chickens as well, so just reduce the amount of salt and butter according to the weight of the chicken. The amount of salt and butter can be reduced according to the weight of the chicken.