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Home » How To Make A Perfect Homemade Turkey

How To Make A Perfect Homemade Turkey

November 15, 2019 By Aileen Pablo Leave a Comment

Juicy, tender and yummy—that’s what you can expect from this perfect homemade turkey. Best for any occasion, this recipe can turn any regular day into an extra-ordinary event.

Take a bite of this delicious recipe and you will definitely experience a one-of-a-kind gastronomic journey!

Ingredients:

  • 1 whole turkey
  • ½ cup of melted butter
  • 2 cups of kosher salt
  • 2 large chopped onions
  • 4 chopped carrots
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 2 springs fresh thyme
  • 4 stalks chopped celery
  • 1 bay leaf

Procedure:

Step 1.

Rub the turkey thoroughly with the kosher salt. Place the bird in a large pot and cover it with cold water. Put the pot on the fridge and leave it for 12 hours.

homemade turkey

Step 2.

Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Bring out the turkey and rinse it with water. Disregard the mixture.

Step 3.

Third, brush the butter over the turkey. Place the breast part of the turkey down the rack of a shallow roasting pan.

homemade turkey

Step 4.

Fourth, stuff the turkey with 1 onion, ½ carrots, ½ celery, 1 spring thyme and 1 bay leaf. Sprinkle the remaining thyme and vegetables at the bottom of the pan. Then, cover it with white wine.

homemade turkey

Step 5.

Roast the chicken inside the pre-heated oven for 3 ½ to 4 hours. Check if the internal part of the thigh reaches 180 degrees. Don’t forget to turn the breast of the turkey side up once you are 2/3 through the whole roasting time. Brush the turkey with more butter. Let the bird stand for 30 minutes before you start carving.

homemade turkey

 

Special occasions deserve juicy and yummy turkey treats like this. Enjoy each bite and cherish every moment of your gastronomic journey!

 

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