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Easy No Brine Turkey

Easy No Brine Turkey
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Roast a delicious and juicy turkey without the need for brining. This recipe focuses on simple preparation for a flavorful result.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (12-14 pound) whole turkey
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large onion, quartered
  • 2 carrots, roughly chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Remove the giblets and neck from the turkey cavity. Pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
  4. Rub the butter mixture all over the turkey, including under the skin of the breast.
  5. Place the quartered onion, chopped carrots, and chopped celery into the turkey cavity.
  6. Place the turkey on a rack in a large roasting pan. Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the roasting pan.
  7. Roast for 3 to 3.5 hours, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F (74°C).
  8. Baste the turkey every hour with the pan juices.
  9. If the skin starts to brown too quickly, tent loosely with aluminum foil.
  10. Once cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful turkey.

Notes

  • For extra crispy skin, increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) for the last 20-30 minutes of cooking.
  • Save the pan drippings to make gravy.
  • Adjust seasonings to your preference.
  • Ensure the turkey is completely thawed before roasting.

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