The right turkey seasoning can make or break Thanksgiving dinner. Use any of these tips to guarantee your Thanksgiving turkey is not only juicy but also tastes even better.
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1. Brine it Up
infuses a lot of flavors while keeping it nice and juicy inside. There are two methods you can use when brining your turkey:
- Wet brine: Soaking your turkey in a brine solution for 12-24 hours. You get a juicy turkey at the expense of losing the crisp skin
- Dry brine: Rubbing salt and sugar on the skin of the turkey. You get a slightly dry turkey, but in its place, you get that crispy skin.
Tips:
- Don't put too much salt on your brine. A little goes a long way here.
- If plain brine isn't your cup of tea, add in some herbs and spices of your choice.
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2. Don't Skimp on the Gravy
While we would tell you not to be afraid to smother the gravy, brined turkey could result in a very salty one. Add some unsalted turkey stock and roux to thicken your gravy and balance out some of the saltiness.
3. Bring Out the Turkey Baster
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Basting a turkey in its own juices retains the moisture in your meet while helping the skin turn into that gorgeous golden brown color. You can use a pastry brush to dust off some of the juice or bring out the turkey baster if you want to do it the traditional way.
Tip: Try basting on some bourbon or beer for a boozy twist.
4. Brush Some Apricot and Rosemary Glaze
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Add a light brush of sweet apricot and rosemary glaze to your turkey and bring a sweet twist to a savory classic. So good, you won't even have many leftovers afterward.
5. Rub Some Spice and Slow Roast It
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We love slow-roasted turkey around here. Give your bird a good herb and spice rub and roast it for 9-10 hours for that fall-off-the-bone texture.
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6. Inject Some Flavor
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Use a flavor injector to inject a marinade mixture of your choice into the meatiest part of the turkey. Enjoy that extra moisture boost.
7. Smother in Spices
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Nothing is stopping you from cutting up your turkey. A generous dose of Cajun turkey seasoning and lots of other spices makes this a standout during Thanksgiving dinner.
8. Change Up Your Stuffing
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Skip the stuffing and swap it with your choice of aromatics. They lend a great dose of Thanksgiving flair without worrying about a dry turkey or even food poisoning.
9. Make Some Marinade
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Who says marinade only belongs in the BBQ? This honey mustard marinade gives you a roast that's bursting of flavor down to the bone.
Try out any of these turkey seasoning ideas this Thanksgiving. Keep on the lookout for more, and have a great Turkey Day.
Which of these turkey seasoning ideas have you tried? Let us know in the comments section below!
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