Dry Brine Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

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This was my first time dry-brining a turkey and i don't think i'll ever look back. so here is how to make my dry-brine thanksgiving turkey

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2 day 4hr 15minstotal
2 day 1hr 15minsPrep
2hr 30minsCook
2 day 4hr 15m.total
2 day 1hr 15m.Prep
2hr 30m.Cook
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Ingredients for Dry Brine Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

  • 2 tablespoon Kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon Minced fresh sage leaves
  • 1/2 tablespoon Minced fresh rosemary leaves
  • 1/2 tablespoon Minced fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 Cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1.50 tablespoon Light brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest from 2 small lemons
  • 6-9 pound 1 turkey
  • 1 cup Low sodium chicken broth plus more as needed
  • 3 tablespoon Unsalted butter optional
Nutrition
value
5143
calories per serving
229 g Fat735 g Protein34 g Carbs17 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    229g
  • Protein
    735g
  • Carbs
    34g
  • Fiber
    17g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    34g
  • Protein
    735g
  • Fiber
    17g

Fats

  • Fat
    229g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    1332mg
  • Iron
    69mg
  • Vitamin A
    104mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    2mg
  • Vitamin B2
    4mg
  • Vitamin B3
    75mg
  • Vitamin B6
    18mg
  • Vitamin B9
    478mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    30mg
  • Vitamin E
    23mg
  • Copper
    16mcg
  • Magnesium
    940mg
  • Manganese
    6mg
  • Phosphorus
    6882mg
  • Selenium
    729mcg
  • Zinc
    103mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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