Juicy oven Roasted turkey | Recipe

whole turkey

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey breast

Chicken is leaner, while turkey breast is less expensive than a whole turkey.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides a similar richness.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and water with seasoning is cost-effective.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: herb blends

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

Start by making a quick brine for the turkey using citrus (lime, lemons, oranges), garlic, onion, ginger, thyme, rosemary, sage, salt, sugar, chicken bouillon, black pepper, and fresh green seasoning.

Bring water to a boil, add the ingredients for the brine, and turn off the heat without boiling it further.

Add the brine to a large bowl and mix in cold ice water to cool it down quickly.

Once cooled, add the turkey (10 lb) to the brine, cover it, and place it in the refrigerator for 24 hours.

The next day, remove the turkey from the fridge about an hour prior to cooking to bring it to room temperature.

Drain the turkey on a rack and pat it dry with paper towels.

Prepare a seasoning paste with oil, paprika, chili powder, saon, turkey seasoning, and poultry seasoning.

Coat the turkey thoroughly with the seasoning paste on both sides, and place butter inside the breast, legs, and thighs.

Cover the turkey and place it in a preheated 350°F oven for about 1.5 hours.

After 1.5 hours, lower the oven temperature to 300°F and cook for an additional hour.

Check the turkey for doneness and enjoy the juicy, moist, and tender result.

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