Dry-Brined Turkey – CJ Katz Cookbook

Dry-Brined Turkey – CJ Katz Cookbook

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Once you've dry-brined a turkey, you'll never serve a bird without this amazing process again. The results are incredible - the meat is incredibly flavourful, j

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Cooking tools:

  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Microplane
  • Carving knife
  • Carving fork
  • Roasting pan
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Wax paper
  • Kitchen towel

Ingredients

  • 1 whole turkey** it’s important that the turkey be plain without additional butter, brining or flavourings. Not kosher either.
  • 1 tsp KOSHER salt per pound of meat (I use Diamond Crystal)
  • Grated rind of 1 lemon
  • 1/8 cup (approx.) EACH fresh herbs – savoury, sage, thyme, rosemary, oregano – whatever your preference
  • 1-2 onions
  • 1 lemon, cut into pieces
  • 1 orange, cut into pieces
  • Additional herbs

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