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Roast Turkey

Roast Turkey with this Orange Thyme Brine
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, French, Italian
Servings: 10
Calories: 908kcal

Ingredients

  • 20 lbs turkey Wash inside and out
  • 3 quarts orange Thyme brine see recipe
  • Season Bird

Instructions

  • Set Turkey in a roasting pot large enough to hold the turkey, soak in Orange Thyme Brine overnight
  • Roast Turkey in Roasting pan, on the rack, at 325 in a conventional oven, covered for 4.5 hours, basting every 30 minutes with 2 quarts of brine placed on the bottom of roasting pan.
  • Remove lid or foil continue to cook uncovered for 1.5 hours for color, and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

Nutrition

Serving: 8oz | Calories: 908kcal | Protein: 139g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 464mg | Sodium: 8972mg | Potassium: 1443mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 361IU | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 6mg