The Best Dry Brining Turkey Juicy Crispy Skin

The Best Dry Brining Turkey Juicy Crispy Skin

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Want a foolproof dry brining turkey Get incredibly juicy meat and crispy skin with this easy method Perfect for Thanksgiving or any holiday Check it out

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Cooking tools:

  • Roasting pan
  • Roasting rack
  • Spice grinder
  • Mortar and pestle
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Kitchen scale
  • Zip-top bag
  • Airtight container
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Skillet
  • Measuring spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Carving knife

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1/2 cup (96g) Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt (or 1/4 cup (60g) table salt)
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 (12-14 pound) turkey, thawed, giblets removed (5.4-6.3 kg)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
  • 1 lemon, quartered
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 cups (475ml) chicken broth
  • 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups (950ml) turkey drippings, skimmed of fat (plus chicken broth if needed to reach 4 cups)
  • Salt
  • pepper

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