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Turkey Filled Omelette

Turkey Filled Omelette

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in shiitake mushroom, shallot, salt, sage, and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir until shallot is translucent, about 5 minutes. Mix in turkey and vermouth; stir until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat.
  2. 2 Beat eggs with a fork in a bowl until well blended; season with a pinch of salt and white pepper.
  3. 3 Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in an omelet pan over medium heat until hot. Pour beaten eggs into the pan. Use a spatula to gently stir eggs just until they begin to set, 1 to 2 minutes; shake the pan to cover the bottom completely with egg. Smooth the top of partially set eggs with the spatula; cook until the bottom is firm and the top is still slightly soft, then turn off heat.
  4. 4 Spoon turkey mixture into the center of omelet, filling about the middle 1/3 of the omelet; dot with small dollops of crème fraiche. Do not overfill omelet. With the spatula, fold the upper 1/3 of the omelet over filling. Gently tip the skillet and shake omelet towards the edge of the skillet. With the spatula, fold omelet over one more time, forming a loose cigar shape. Gently tip omelet onto a serving plate.

By chefblackhat

Lemon Turkey Soup

Lemon Turkey Soup

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add carrots, celery, and bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until carrots soften, 8 to 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Add stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until flavors blend, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Add turkey, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the pan; simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Add spinach; season with salt and black pepper. Simmer until spinach wilts and turns bright green, 1 to 2 minutes.

By Gitano

Monte Cristo Sandwich - the Real One

Monte Cristo Sandwich - the Real One

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 5 inches of oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C). While oil is heating, make the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper; whisk into the egg mixture until smooth. Set aside in the refrigerator.
  2. 2 Assemble sandwiches by placing one slice of turkey on one slice of bread, a slice of ham on another, then sandwich them with the Swiss cheese in the middle. Cut sandwiches into quarters, and secure with toothpicks.
  3. 3 Dip each sandwich quarter in the batter so that all sides are coated. Deep fry in the hot oil until golden brown on all sides. Remove toothpicks and arrange on a serving tray. Dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving.

By SEAWAKIM

Southwestern Turkey Casserole

Southwestern Turkey Casserole

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a mixing bowl, combine chicken soup, mushroom soup, chile peppers, and sour cream.
  3. 3 Line the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan with corn tortillas. Follow with a layer of turkey. Pour soup mixture over turkey, sprinkle with 1/2 of cheese. Repeat layers and top with cheddar cheese. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until cheese is browned and bubbly.

By Carrie Spencer

Four Seasons Enchiladas

Four Seasons Enchiladas

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, mix chile peppers, cream cheese, and cumin. Stir in chopped turkey.
  3. 3 Place the tortillas in a microwave oven. Heat for 1 minute, or until the tortillas are softened. Spread about 2 heaping tablespoons of the chile pepper mixture on each tortilla, and roll up. Place the rolled tortillas, seam-side down, in single layer in the prepared baking dish.
  4. 4 In a medium bowl, combine the salsa and beans. Spoon the mixture over the enchiladas. Sprinkle the top with cheese.
  5. 5 Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bubbly and lightly browned.

By Janice

Turkey Enchiladas

Turkey Enchiladas

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Pour enchilada sauce into a bowl.
  3. 3 Combine Cheddar-Jack cheese, onion, and black olives in a small bowl.
  4. 4 Brush a small skillet with enough oil to coat a tortilla, and heat over low heat. Cook tortilla in hot oil until softened, 15 to 30 seconds per side. Remove and dip in enchilada sauce to coat, then place on a plate.
  5. 5 Place some turkey and some cheese mixture in the center of the tortilla, roll up, and place it in the prepared baking dish.
  6. 6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5, using more oil as needed, to form and roll 11 more enchiladas; they should cover the bottom of the baking dish. Spread enchilada sauce over the enchiladas to cover.
  7. 7 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to form, roll, and place remaining 12 enchiladas.
  8. 8 Spread remaining sauce over top and sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture.
  9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.

By Marta Sanchez

Leftover Turkey Enchilada Pot Pie

Leftover Turkey Enchilada Pot Pie

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9-inch pie pans.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in the hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Add turkey, corn, beans, diced tomatoes, enchilada sauce, 1 cup Cheddar cheese, chili powder, cumin, and salt; cook and stir until well blended and warm, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Place a pie crust in the bottom of each prepared pie pan. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of remaining Cheddar cheese into each. Gently add filling and spread evenly. Top each with a remaining pie crust, and fold and pinch around the edges to seal. Cut a few slits into the top crusts to release steam when baking.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 40 minutes. Cover the edges with aluminum foil if they begin to brown too much.

By Margar

Mexican Casserole with Leftover Turkey

Mexican Casserole with Leftover Turkey

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Sauté until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add black beans, shredded turkey, 1 cup salsa, corn, water, and taco seasoning; mix well. Cover and simmer until flavors meld, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Combine remaining 1 cup salsa with cooked rice; spread evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 10x15-inch baking dish. Pour turkey mixture over rice; sprinkle 1 cup Cheddar cheese over turkey mixture. Top with tortilla chips. Loosely cover dish with aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil; top with remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Continue baking until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more.

By Paige

Turkey Pozole

Turkey Pozole

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
70 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and poblano chiles; cook and stir until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in chile powder, cumin, and oregano.
  2. 2 Add turkey broth, turkey, cannellini beans, hominy, chile peppers, salt, and pepper. Add water just to cover, stir to combine, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors have blended, about 1 hour.

By CAMILLA362

Turkey Cream Cheese Enchiladas

Turkey Cream Cheese Enchiladas

4.4

Prep
25 min
Cook
75 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease two 9x12-inch baking dishes.
  2. 2 Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and bell peppers; cook and stir until peppers have softened and onion has turned translucent, about 10 minutes. Add kosher salt, black pepper, chipotle pepper, ancho pepper, cumin, and paprika. Cook and stir until seasonings become fragrant, about 5 more minutes.
  3. 3 Add cream cheese, sour cream, and heavy cream; stir well to combine. Cook over low heat until mixture is heated through and creamy, about 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat and cool for about 10 to 15 minutes. Reserve 1/2 of the cream-pepper mixture for topping.
  4. 4 Combine shredded turkey with 2 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese in a large bowl. Add remaining cream-pepper mixture and stir lightly to mix. Set aside.
  5. 5 Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until oil is hot but not smoking, about 2 minutes. Cook 1 tortilla at a time in hot oil until hot and pliable, 20 to 30 seconds. Stack warmed tortillas and cover to retain heat.
  6. 6 To assemble enchiladas, lay a few tortillas on the counter. Place 1/4 cup creamy turkey filling in a line down the center of each tortilla, roll tortillas, and lay a total of 11 enchiladas, seam-side down, into each prepared baking dish. Top each dish with 1/2 of the reserved cream-pepper mixture.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until enchiladas are heated through and sauce begins to brown and bubble, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the baking dishes from the oven, sprinkle each with 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese, and return to the oven to finish baking until topping is melted, browned, and bubbling, about 15 more minutes. Let stand for about 10 minutes before serving.

By Josh C

Leftover Turkey Tamales

Leftover Turkey Tamales

4.8

Prep
45 min
Cook
65 min
Total
170 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak corn husks in a bowl of warm water until softened, about 1 hour; drain.
  2. 2 Whisk masa, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 tablespoon chili powder, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, and 1 teaspoon salt together in a bowl; stir in corn oil. Stir in 3 ½ cups broth, 1 cup at a time, until dough is smooth and the consistency of thick peanut butter. Set aside remaining ½ cup turkey broth for the filling.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and minced garlic; cook until softened and translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Off heat, add turkey, 1 teaspoon paprika, oregano, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir in reserved ½ cup turkey broth until moistened.
  4. 4 Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon dough in center of each corn husk; top with 1 heaping tablespoon turkey filling. Roll husk around dough and filling, tucking bottom of husk into tamale. Tie a corn husk strip or string around each tamale to secure.
  5. 5 Place a steamer insert into a saucepan; fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Stand tamales upright in steamer, cover, and steam until cooked through, about 1 hour. Add more water as needed.

By JOYCE LITOFF

Tex-Mex Turkey Soup

Tex-Mex Turkey Soup

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook until begins to soften, about 4 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin and oregano; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  2. 2 Stir in water, turkey, diced tomatoes, tomato soup, salsa, bouillon cubes, and parsley. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, and simmer until bouillon cubes dissolve, 5 minutes. Stir in corn, black beans, 1/2 cup sour cream, and 1/4 cup cilantro; simmer 20 to 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Serve soup with crushed tortilla chips, cheese, green onion, 1/2 cup cilantro, and 1/2 cup sour cream.

By SSTRAWDER

Smoked Turkey

Smoked Turkey

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
360 min
Total
450 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place charcoal into the bottom pan of the smoker. Light coals and wait for temperature of the smoker to come to 240 degrees F (115 degrees C). Lightly oil grate.
  2. 2 Pat the turkey dry with paper towels. Soak hickory chips or chunks in a pan of water.
  3. 3 Place turkey onto the prepared grate. Add 2 handfuls damp chips at start of cooking, then a handful every couple of hours during the cooking process. Cover the smoker and maintain the temperature at 240 degrees F (115 degrees C). Do not lift the lid frequently, as this will release heat and smoke. Continue smoking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 6 hours.
  4. 4 Remove the turkey from the smoker. Cover loosely with foil and let rest for before carving.

By Glenn

The Best Ugly Turkey

The Best Ugly Turkey

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
180 min
Total
240 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) Rinse the turkey inside and out and pat dry with paper towels. Rub olive oil and salt all over the bird. Place the apple pieces inside of the cavity. Place the turkey breast side down in a large roasting pan.
  2. 2 Roast for 3 hours in the preheated oven. Remove from the oven and carefully turn the bird so the breast side is facing up. Return to the oven and cook until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh has reached 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Allow the turkey to rest for about 30 minutes before carving.

By S Randles

Green Turkey and Cheese Casserole

Green Turkey and Cheese Casserole

3.3

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 10 inch casserole dish.
  2. 2 Place the spinach in the prepared casserole dish. Top with the cubed turkey then with the grated cheese.
  3. 3 Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes.

By Susan S

Upside-Down Turkey

Upside-Down Turkey

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
180 min
Total
200 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Remove and discard giblets. Rinse turkey and pat dry. Place turkey upside-down (with breast facing down) in a roasting pan.
  3. 3 Place 1/2 of the butter in the cavity of the turkey. Cut remaining butter into pieces and rub over the outside of the skin. Pour water into the pan and cover with foil.
  4. 4 Cook in the preheated oven until the internal temperature of the thighs has reached 180 degrees F (80 degrees C), 3 to 3 1/2 hours.

By Darlene

Turkey Delight

Turkey Delight

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash.
  3. 3 Prepare stuffing as directed.
  4. 4 Place the stuffing in a 2 quart baking dish. Layer with turkey and cover with 1 cup gravy. Top with mashed potatoes and the remaining gravy.
  5. 5 Bake covered in the preheated oven 45 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned.

By Ann Orwig

Thanksgiving Sandwich

Thanksgiving Sandwich

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place ham, turkey, and mashed potatoes on a microwave-safe plate and cook in the microwave until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Lay out two slices of bread; place 4 slices of ham on each slice of bread.
  3. 3 Lay out remaining two slices of bread; place 1 slice of turkey on each slice of bread. Spread 1/2 the potatoes on top of each turkey slice. Place turkey slice of bread together with ham slice of bread to form sandwiches.

By Nichol

Smoked Turkey (Without Smoker)

Smoked Turkey (Without Smoker)

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
420 min
Total
1880 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine curing mixture and liquid smoke together in a bowl; mix into a paste. Pat paste on inside and outside of turkey. Place turkey in a resealable plastic bag; refrigerate for 24 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Wash turkey inside and out with cold water; dry. Pat with cooking oil. Place turkey in an oven bag; poke holes into bag for ventilation according to manufacturer's instructions. Set bagged turkey into a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Reduce heat to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Bake until turkey comes easily off the bone and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 6 hours.

By Phyllis

Deep-Fried Turkey

Deep-Fried Turkey

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a turkey fryer or large stockpot with enough oil to fry turkey, leaving room for oil to rise when turkey is added. Heat oil to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Layer a large platter with clean paper bags.
  2. 2 Pat turkey dry with paper towels. Rub seasoning inside cavity and outer surfaces. Make sure hole at the neck is open at least 2 inches so oil can flow freely into cavity.
  3. 3 Turn off heat source. Place onion into the drain basket followed by turkey, neck-end first. Slowly lower the basket into the fryer until turkey is completely submerged in oil. Turn on the heat source and cook, maintaining oil temperature at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until no longer pink at bone and juices run clear, about 45 minutes, or 3 1/2 minutes per pound.
  4. 4 Carefully remove the basket from the fryer and drain turkey. An instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh, near bone, should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), but no more than 180 degrees F (80 degrees C). Transfer turkey to the prepared platter to finish draining, 10 to 15 minutes.

By Meredith

Simple Deep Fried Turkey

Simple Deep Fried Turkey

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large stockpot or turkey fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Make sure the fryer is located outdoors in a safe area, preferably on dirt or pavement, and far away from buildings, wooden decks, or other objects. Keep a fire extinguisher handy, just in case.
  2. 2 Ensure that the turkey is completely thawed. Cut any extra skin away from the neck area and make sure neck hole is at least 1 inch in diameter.
  3. 3 Pat the bird completely dry with paper towels, then rub liberally with salt and pepper on both the outside and the inside.
  4. 4 Place turkey into a drain basket, neck-side first. Working slowly and carefully, gently lower the basket into the hot oil to completely cover the turkey.
  5. 5 Maintain the temperature of the oil at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and cook turkey for 3 1/2 minutes per pound, about 35 minutes.
  6. 6 Carefully remove basket from oil, and drain turkey. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh; the internal temperature must be 180 degrees F (80 degrees C). Allow to rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

By sgtsquarepants

Chef John's Boneless Whole Turkey

Chef John's Boneless Whole Turkey

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
105 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Lay deboned turkey, skin-side down, on the cutting board and even out the meat as much as possible. Slice through the thicker areas of breast meat as needed and rearrange over thinner parts to create an even thickness of meat all over.
  3. 3 Season turkey with salt and black pepper. Press stuffing all over the surface of the meat.
  4. 4 Fold long edges of the turkey around stuffing into the center of the bird and carefully turn turkey seam-side down. Tie the leg-end of the turkey with kitchen twine to cinch the turkey together. Repeat ties at 2-inch intervals along the length of the turkey, ending with a single tie along the length of the turkey. Season with salt and transfer turkey to a large roasting pan.
  5. 5 Roast turkey in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) and continue to roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the turkey reads 155 degrees F (68 degrees C), about 1 1/2 hours.
  6. 6 Remove from the oven and transfer turkey to a platter. Remove and discard twine. Let rest until internal temperature increases to 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 20 minutes.
  7. 7 While the turkey is resting, place the roasting pan over medium-high heat and stir cream into the pan drippings. Cook and stir until sauce thickens and reduces, 3 to 7 minutes. Pour through a fine mesh sieve into a gravy boat or bowl.
  8. 8 Slice turkey crosswise and top slices with gravy.

By John Mitzewich

Thanksgiving Leftovers Monkey Bread

Thanksgiving Leftovers Monkey Bread

4.2

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Break off 2-inch pieces of dough and flatten each piece as thin as possible without breaking using a rolling pin. Spoon about 1 teaspoon turkey, 1 teaspoon stuffing, 1 teaspoon mashed potatoes, and 1 teaspoon vegetables onto each piece of flattened dough. Gently close dough around filling, sealing edges together and forming a ball. Arrange filled dough balls in the prepared baking dish; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until dough balls are cooked through, 30 to 40 minutes. Invert monkey bread onto a serving dish.

By SunnyDaysNora

Easy Snack Wraps

Easy Snack Wraps

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Working in batches, lay a few tortillas on a work surface. Spread a thin layer of cream cheese evenly over tortillas and top with some lettuce leaves. Cover lettuce with a few turkey slices. Sprinkle some carrots and tomato over turkey. Roll up tortillas into wraps.
  2. 2 Cut wraps diagonally into bite-sized pieces. Secure with toothpicks.

By Sara

The Greatest Grilled Turkey

The Greatest Grilled Turkey

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
120 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Prepare an outdoor grill for indirect medium-high heat.
  2. 2 Remove and discard giblets. Rinse turkey and pat dry. Turn wings back to hold neck skin in place. Return legs to a tucked position.
  3. 3 Brush turkey with oil. Season inside and out with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Place turkey, breast-side up, on a metal grate inside a large roasting pan.
  4. 4 Place the roasting pan over indirect heat on the preheated grill. Grill until the internal thigh temperature is 180 degrees F (85 degrees C), 2 to 3 hours.
  5. 5 Remove from the grill and let turkey stand 15 minutes before carving.

By Bob Cody

Brie's Turkey and Cranberry Dog Bones

Brie's Turkey and Cranberry Dog Bones

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
55 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets, or line them with parchment paper.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, whisk the whole wheat flour and baking powder together until thoroughly combined, and stir in the cooked turkey meat and dried cranberries. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture, and drop the egg into the center; pour in the olive oil and about 1/2 cup of chicken broth. Mix into a soft dough. If mixture is too dry, mix in more chicken broth, about 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough is of desired consistency.
  3. 3 Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface, and knead for 1 to 2 minutes. Roll the dough out 1/4 inch thick, and cut out with your favorite cookie cutters.
  4. 4 Bake until the treats turn brown, about 25 minutes. Turn the oven off, and leave the dog treats in the oven an additional 30 minutes to dry out. Refrigerate leftover dog treats.

By TheBritishBaker

Dry Brine Turkey

Dry Brine Turkey

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
150 min
Total
5055 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Pat turkey dry with paper towels. Season inside and outside of turkey with kosher salt, focusing on breast and thighs. Place turkey, breast-side up, in the roasting pan and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate turkey for about 2 days.
  3. 3 Flip turkey breast-side down, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for about 1 more day.
  4. 4 Remove plastic wrap and place turkey on a rack over a baking sheet the night before you plan to roast. Allow turkey to air-dry in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours. This step helps the skin crisp beautifully during roasting.
  5. 5 Bring turkey to room temperature, 1 to 2 hours; pat dry with paper towels. Season turkey with black pepper and place onion and celery in the cavity.
  6. 6 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place turkey, breast-side down, in a roasting pan.
  7. 7 Roast in the preheated oven until skin is golden, about 30 minutes. Remove turkey from oven and flip to breast-side up. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C); continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 2 hours.
  8. 8 Transfer turkey to a large platter and loosely tent with aluminum foil; allow turkey to rest about 30 minutes before carving.

By hello angie

Garbage Can Turkey

Garbage Can Turkey

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
90 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Lay about 3 long sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil out on the grass to make a square about 3x3 feet. Pound the wooden stake into the ground in the center of the aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Fill the lid of the garbage can with a large pile of charcoal, then light. Place the whole turkey (thawed, of course) onto the stake, legs down. Turn the garbage can upside down and place over the turkey. Place piles of lighted coals on the top and around the sides of the can.
  3. 3 Cook for at least 1 1/2 hours or until coals go out. Do not lift the can during cooking. Brush the charcoal off the can and lift off carefully, as some heat may rush out when you do. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh should read at least 180 degrees F (83 degrees C).

By GLORIA2003