Perfect Turkey Recipe

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  1. Rub the turkey inside and out with the kosher salt. Place the bird in a large stock pot, and cover with cold water. Place in the refrigerator, and allow the turkey to soak in the salt and water mixture 12 hours, or overnight.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Thoroughly rinse the turkey, and discard the brine mixture.
  3. Brush the turkey with 1/2 the melted butter. Place breast side down on a roasting rack in a shallow roasting pan. Stuff the turkey cavity with 1 onion, 1/2 the carrots, 1/2 the celery, 1 sprig of thyme, and the bay leaf. Scatter the remaining vegetables and thyme around the bottom of the roasting pan, and cover with the white wine.
  4. Roast uncovered 3 1/2 to 4 hours in the preheated oven, until the internal temperature of the thigh reaches 180 degrees F (85 degrees C). Carefully turn the turkey breast side up about 2/3 through the roasting time, and brush with the remaining butter. Allow the bird to stand about 30 minutes before carving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1907.4 Kcal (7986 kJ)
Calories from fat 1072.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 119.16g 183%
Cholesterol 570.55mg 190%
Sodium 51788.75mg 2158%
Potassium 3095.12mg 66%
Total Carbs 66.24g 22%
Sugars 31.67g 127%
Dietary Fiber 18.48g 74%
Protein 108.92g 218%
Vitamin C 43.4mg 72%
Vitamin A 3.6mg 119%
Iron 4.6mg 26%
Calcium 351.4mg 35%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 110.88 Kcal (464 kJ)
Calories from fat 62.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.93g 183%
Cholesterol 33.17mg 190%
Sodium 3010.6mg 2158%
Potassium 179.93mg 66%
Total Carbs 3.85g 22%
Sugars 1.84g 127%
Dietary Fiber 1.07g 74%
Protein 6.33g 218%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 72%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 119%
Iron 0.3mg 26%
Calcium 20.4mg 35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 47.3
    Points
  • 46
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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