Andrew Zimmern Cooks: Thanksgiving Turkey

Andrew Zimmern Cooks: Thanksgiving Turkey

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Brine your 16-18 lb heritage turkey with salt and sugar, then season with herbs for moist, flavorful meat. Perfect your Thanksgiving turkey every time!

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Cooking tools:

  • Roasting rack
  • Roasting pan
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Skewer
  • Butcher's twine
  • Pot
  • Paring knife
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Refrigerator
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Aluminum foil
  • Measuring cup
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Spoon
  • Serving platter
  • Serving bowl
  • Plate

Ingredients

  • 16 to 18 pounds fresh heritage turkey
  • 1 cup salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon sage
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary
  • Salt
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 pound fresh chestnuts, in the shell
  • 8 cups dry seasoned bread cubes
  • 1 cup onion, minced
  • 1 cup celery, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh sage leaves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • Pepper
  • 1/2 cup turkey (or chicken) livers, minced
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
  • Giblets from turkey
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cups rich turkey or chicken stock
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3 tablespoons butter

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