Thanksgiving Turkey, Dry-Brined and Roasted
Try brining your bird this year! Brining a turkey is a great way to inject both flavor and moisture at the same time, which results in a delicious, roasted turkey.
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Ingredients
- kosher salt
- brown sugar
- teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- teaspoons dried thyme
- teaspoons dried sage
- Instant-read thermometer
- pound turkey, patted dry
- rinsed carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
- stalks rinsed celery, cut into 1 inch pieces
- yellow onions, peeled
- stick butter, melted
- teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- teaspoon ground sage
- teaspoon dried thyme
- teaspoon paprika