Roast Turkey to Be Proud Of!

Name: Roast Turkey to Be Proud Of!
Prep time: 24 h
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 28 h
Yield: 1 turkey, 7-10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6350.29-7257.47 g whole turkey; 5677.5 ml water; 453.59 g kosher salt; 113.39-141.74 g cracked black peppercorns; 14 bay leaves; 28.34 g ground cloves; 28.34 g ground ginger; 2 (680.38 g) bottle real maple syrup; 2 (680.38 g) jar honey; 340.19 g jar molasses; 1892.72 ml chicken broth (WAIT, SEE INSTRUCTION); 118.29 ml butter, room temperature; 9.85 ml chopped garlic; 4.92 ml chopped fresh rosemary leaf; 9.85 ml chopped fresh thyme; 4 carrots, coursely chopped; 6 stalk celery, coursely chopped; 1 onion, coursely chopped; 2 sprig fresh rosemary; 4 sprig fresh thyme; 2 apples, preferably MacIntosh; 1 onion, peeled and quartered; 2 fresh rosemary sprigs; 4 fresh thyme sprigs; 14.79 ml olive oil

Submitted by puppitypup

"This is my variation of Wolfgang Puck's recipe. The fresh herbs infuse the turkey with incredible flavor, and the brine makes the turkey moist and tender."

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Ready In:: 28hrs
Ingredients:: 25
Yields:: 1 turkey
Serves:: 7-10

ingredients

6350.29-7257.47 g whole turkey
BRINE
5677.5 ml water
453.59 g kosher salt
113.39-141.74 g cracked black peppercorns
14 bay leaves
28.34 g ground cloves
28.34 g ground ginger
2 (680.38 g) bottle real maple syrup
2 (680.38 g) jar honey
340.19 g jar molasses
1892.72 ml chicken broth (WAIT, SEE INSTRUCTION)
HERB BUTTER
118.29 ml butter, room temperature
9.85 ml chopped garlic
4.92 ml chopped fresh rosemary leaf
9.85 ml chopped fresh thyme
AROMATIC ROASTING PLATFORM
4 carrots, coursely chopped
6 stalk celery, coursely chopped
1 onion, coursely chopped
2 sprig fresh rosemary
4 sprig fresh thyme
AROMATIC FILLER
2 apples, preferably MacIntosh
1 onion, peeled and quartered
2 fresh rosemary sprigs
4 fresh thyme sprigs
DRIZZLE
14.79 ml olive oil

directions

Thaw turkey.
Prepare brine. Brine must be cool before placing turkey in it. (If no room in fridge for brine, then make it in two stages. Boil all ingredients EXCEPT CHICKEN BROTH Tuesday night, then just add chicken broth Wednesday morning without heating).
Place turkey in brine 24 hours.
Remove turkey and pat dry. Gently loosen skin and rub herb butter under skin.
Place turkey breast up on platform of herbs and veggies, and fill with herbs, apples and onions.
Place probe in meaty area, not touching bone. Rub olive oil over breast and wings.
Cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake at 325 degrees until probe reaches 161 degrees.
Remove turkey from oven and let sit covered for 20 minutes before slicing.
This uses the USDA's new recommended internal temperature for turkey in this recipe. This is significantly lower than the old recommendation, but allows for a much juicier turkey.