How to Cook DELICIOUS Turkey (So Easy a 3 Year Old Can Help!)

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is lower in saturated fat and adds flavor.

whole turkey

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken

Turkey breast is leaner, while chicken is often more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth can be lower in sodium and calories.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

Pick up turkey and cheese from the farm.

Prepare to brine the turkey for Thanksgiving.

Grind rosemary, sage, and thyme in a grinder.

Peel garlic for the turkey.

Chop garlic into a few big pieces.

Mix sugar and salt in a stock pot with 2 gallons of water.

Turn the stove to high and dissolve the sugar and salt in the water.

Let the brine cool down before adding the turkey.

Wash the turkey thoroughly, ensuring not to touch your face during the process.

Remove the bag of giblets from inside the turkey.

Place the turkey in a large bag for brining.

Pour the brine over the turkey in the bag.

Let the turkey brine for about 12 hours.

Rinse the turkey to remove excess salt after brining.

Let the turkey sit out for an hour to drip off excess brine.

Stuff the turkey with celery, onions, and carrots for moisture during cooking.

Prepare a beer butter injection for the turkey.

Measure and add 2 teaspoons of garlic and 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce to the injection mixture.

Prepare to inject the turkey with the beer butter mixture.

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