The Best Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe | How To Cook Juicy, Tender Turkey - 3 Ways

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is lower in saturated fat.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cube

Vegetable broth is lower in sodium.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: mixed Italian seasoning

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber.

Add 3 cups of salt to a pot of water.

Pour in 5 cups of vinegar into the pot.

Submerge the turkey in the brine solution.

Let the turkey brine for at least 1 hour or overnight if desired.

Crush pimento berries (all spice) into a powder.

Chop 4 scotch bonnet peppers into small pieces and mix with the crushed pimento.

Add 2 cups of salt to the mixture and combine well.

Rub the corn seasoning mixture all over the turkey.

Apply browning to the turkey for color.

Place the turkey in a garbage bag, tie it up, and refrigerate until ready to cook.

When ready to cook, wash the turkey under running water to remove brine.

Season the turkey with salt, black pepper, and Chef Shrimpy poultry seasoning.

Pour 7 oz of Chef Shrimpy jerk sauce over the turkey and rub it in thoroughly.

Make small cuts in the turkey breast and hips to allow the jerk sauce to penetrate.

Stuff the cavity with 2 raw onions, fresh thyme, and fresh garlic.

Place the turkey back in a garbage bag and refrigerate until ready to cook.

When ready to cook, place the turkey in the oven and monitor cooking time and temperature.

Cooking Techniques

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