HOW TO DRY BRINE TURKEY + HOW TO MAKE THE BEST THANKSGIVING TURKEY

This post includes a tutorial on how to dry brine a turkey for Thanksgiving as well as extra steps to make THE BEST Thanksgiving turkey this world has to offer.

INGREDIENTS

– turkey – sea salt – paprika – italian seasoning

Step-by-step instructions!

Follow our easy instructions for success!

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Thaw the turkey completely in your refrigerator. Depending on the size of your turkey, this usually takes 2 to 3 days. Lay two long sheets of plastic wrap over a large baking sheet and place the thawed turkey on top.

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In a small bowl, stir together 3 Tbsp coarse kosher sea salt, 2 tsp paprika, and 2 tsp Italian Seasoning (plus any other seasonings you like.

Rub the dry brine mixture over the entire turkey (including the underside).

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Fold the plastic wrap over the turkey, securing it in a tightly-wrapped package. If necessary, use more plastic wrap to ensure the whole bird is covered.

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How to Inject a Turkey

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Simply make a sort of marinade and inject the bird with it. Any combination of seasonings, garlic, oil (or butter), and liquid will work to make the turkey tender and flavorful through and through.

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