How to Cook a Turkey in the Oven and How Long For

Find out how to brine and roast a whole turkey that is juicy and tender and also get great tips on how to carve it without fuss.

– fresh whole turkey – coarse salt – sugar – unsalted butter – chopped fresh herbs – teaspoon ground black pepper – vegetable oil

Ingredients:

If you intend to prepare a roasted turkey from scratch, it is essential to choose a fresh turkey instead of a frozen one.

Instructions:

Brine the turkey, this means submerging the bird in a mixture of salt, sugar (optional), and cool water. This will help to keep the turkey moist during the roasting process!

Wash and pat-dry the brined whole turkey. Then, rub a mixture of softened butter and chopped herbs under the breast skin.

Brush a mixture of vegetable oil and herbs all over the turkey, except under the skin. This will help the turkey get that beautiful golden brown color and herby flavor.

If choosing to stuff the turkey, make sure to add great flavor such a delicious stuffing, or simply aromatics.

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