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°F (175°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°F (85°C).
  5. 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 953.7 Kcal (3993 kJ)
Calories from fat 536.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 59.58g 92%
Cholesterol 285.27mg 95%
Sodium 25894.37mg 1079%
Potassium 1547.56mg 33%
Total Carbs 33.12g 11%
Sugars 15.84g 63%
Dietary Fiber 9.24g 37%
Protein 54.46g 109%
Vitamin C 21.7mg 36%
Vitamin A 1.8mg 60%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 175.7mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 110.88 Kcal (464 kJ)
Calories from fat 62.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.93g 92%
Cholesterol 33.17mg 95%
Sodium 3010.6mg 1079%
Potassium 179.93mg 33%
Total Carbs 3.85g 11%
Sugars 1.84g 63%
Dietary Fiber 1.07g 37%
Protein 6.33g 109%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 36%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 60%
Iron 0.3mg 13%
Calcium 20.4mg 18%

* 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

  • 23.2
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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