Alton Browns Turkey Recipe Thanksgiving

Good Eats Roast Turkey Recipe Alton Brown Food Network

WEBJul 22, 2015 · Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Remove the bird from brine and rinse inside and out with cold water. Discard the …

1. Two to three days before roasting: Begin thawing the turkey in the refrigerator or in a cooler kept at 38 degrees F.
2. Combine the vegetable stock, salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, allspice berries, and candied ginger in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Stir occasionally to dissolve solids and bring to a boil. Then remove the brine from the heat, cool to room temperature, and refrigerate.
3. The night before or early on the day you'd like to eat: Combine the brine, water and ice in the 5-gallon bucket. Place the thawed turkey (with innards removed) breast side down in brine. If necessary, weigh down the bird to ensure it is fully immersed, cover, and refrigerate or set in cool area for 8 to 16 hours, turning the bird once half way through brining.
4. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Remove the bird from brine and rinse inside and out with cold water. Discard the brine.

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Thanksgiving Turkey with Stuffing Recipe Alton Brown

WEBHeat oven to 400ºF. Pat the turkey dry, rub with 1 tablespoon of the oil, and season with 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt and 1 teaspoon of the pepper. …

1. Heat oven to 400ºF.
2. Place the turkey into a deep, high-sided bowl, cavity-side up. Set aside.
3. In an electric kettle (or in the microwave in a microwave-safe bowl), heat the chicken broth. Put the dried mushrooms in a glass bowl and pour heated broth over them. Cover and soak for 35 minutes.
4. In a large mixing bowl, toss the onion, celery, and green pepper with the oil and salt. Spread the vegetables on a half-sheet pan and roast for 25 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle bread cubes over the vegetables. Return to the oven and cook for 10 more minutes.

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