Salt-Roasted Turkey with Lemon and Oregano Recipe

Name: Salt-Roasted Turkey with Lemon and Oregano Recipe
Ingredients: 1/3 cup coarse kosher salt (preferably Diamond Crystal brand); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon peel; 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic; 1 tablespoon ground black pepper; 1 14- to 16-pound turkey; neck, heart, and gizzard reserved for Ultimate Turkey Stock; 3 lemons, coarsely chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme; 2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided; 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 cups Ultimate Turkey Stock or low-salt chicken broth, divided; Greek-Inspired Fresh Oregano and Giblet Pan Gravy

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The technique: Rub the bird with an herbal, citrusy salt mixture and let it chill overnight. As the turkey sits, the salt draws moisture to the skin. During roasting, the flavorful liquid seasons the...

Keywords

turkey
lemon
oregano
main
dinner
dairy free
gluten free
nut free
roast
thanksgiving
bon appétit

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Ingredients

1/3 cup coarse kosher salt (preferably Diamond Crystal brand)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons finely grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 14- to 16-pound turkey; neck, heart, and gizzard reserved for Ultimate Turkey Stock
3 lemons, coarsely chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
3 1/2 to 4 1/2 cups Ultimate Turkey Stock or low-salt chicken broth, divided
Greek-Inspired Fresh Oregano and Giblet Pan Gravy