Classic Roast Turkey with Brine
Recipe by Savory Spice Test Kitchen
Roasting
We love how the smell of turkey roasting in the oven seems to kick off the entire holiday feasting season. A roast turkey is one of the easiest meals to make if you have a good meat thermometer and great seasonings like Brining Spice and Roast Turkey Rub.
Serves
8 to 10 servings
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cooking Time
3 hours
Ingredients
Directions
Step 1
Line a pot big enough to fit your turkey with brine bag.
Step 2
In a medium pot, bring 1 quart water to a boil. Add Brining Spice and stir to dissolve. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
Step 3
Place turkey inside brining bag. Pour cooled brine into bag, along with enough remaining water to fully submerge turkey.
Step 4
Tightly twist and close brining bag with black tie, pulling small end through the hole until it is secure.
Step 5
Refrigerate turkey in brine for 1 hour per lb.
Step 6
Preheat oven to 325° F. Remove turkey from brine and pat dry. Rub all over with Roast Turkey Rub, about 1 tsp. per lb.
Step 7
Place turkey in a roasting pan and roast for 15 min. per lb. or until internal temperature at thickest part of breast reaches 160°.
Step 8
Rest turkey 30 min. (covered) before carving and serving.
Recipe Notes
For the juiciest turkey ever, use our Premium Turkey Brine & Rub Kit, complete with the above brining instructions to brine your turkey for 1 hour per pound before roasting.
We also made a guide to making the perfect Thanksgiving turkey if you want to find out more hints and tips. When preparing and cooking a turkey, be sure to follow proper food safety and handling guidelines.
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