Jing Gao's Salt and Sichuan Pepper Dry-Brined Turkey Recipe - Los Angeles Times

Jing Gao's Salt and Sichuan Pepper Dry-Brined Turkey Recipe - Los Angeles Times

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Sichuan pepper and salt combine to create a dry brine for Thanksgiving turkey, a recipe from Fly by Jing founder Jing Gao. This blend is an iconic Sichuan flavor profile known as jiaoyan wei, savory,...

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Ingredients

  • One 12- to 16-pound turkey
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt per 4 pounds of bird
  • 1 tablespoon freshly ground Sichuan pepper (see Where To Find)
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon crushed chile flakes (preferably erjingtiao chiles; see Where To Find)
  • 2 carrots
  • 3 stalks of celery
  • 1 bunch green onions
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro
  • 1 stick unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons neutral oil

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