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Brined Whole Turkey Roasting Instructions
Prep Time
30
minutes
mins
Active Time
4
hours
hrs
30
minutes
mins
Resting Time
30
minutes
mins
Total Time
5
hours
hrs
30
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
instructions, roasting, whole turkey
Instructions
Remove Plastic Clip releasing each drumstick. Push the plastic clip into the cavity and twist to the right. Watch Mary in the video below.
You will not find giblets in brined turkey
Do not stuff brined turkey
Do not rinse turkey
Pre-Heat Oven to 325˚F
Thaw Your Turkey in advance (See notes below for Thawing Instructions)
Use a Thermometer (See notes below for what type of Thermometer to Buy)
Add 2-4 cups of Water or Broth in pan.
Let the Turkey rest for about 30 minutes before carving to allow juices to flow into the meat.
When the Turkey reaches 165-170˚F in the turkey's thigh, they turkey is done.
Notes
TURKEY THAWING
See our instructions for thawing a turkey.
TURKEY THERMOMETERS
See our instructions for what type of Thermometer to Buy.