Perfect Christmas Turkey

Name: Perfect Christmas Turkey
Prep time: 13 h
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Total time: 14 h 45 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 kg salt; 10 liters water; 4 tablespoons thyme; 20 juniper berries; 1 (5 kg) turkey; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 liters chicken stock; 3 tablespoons sage; 150 g butter; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns

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Recipe by Sara 76

This recipe is from Better Homes And Gardens, I plan on making it this year for Christmas.

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READY IN: 14hrs 45mins

SERVES: 12

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

kg salt
10

liters water
4

tablespoons thyme
20

juniper berries
1

(5 kg) turkey
¹⁄₂

cup olive oil
2

liters chicken stock
3

tablespoons sage
150

g butter
1

tablespoon black peppercorns

DIRECTIONS

Bring salt, water, thyme and berries to a simmer in a large pot, then set aside to cool.
Put turkey in a large basin, at least twice as large as the bird.
Pour the brine over the turkey, cover, and rset aside in a cool dark place for 12 hours.
Preheat oven to 150°C Put the turkey in a large baking dish, on a rack, drizzle with oil and bake for 40 minutes.
Bring stock, sage, butter, and peppercorns to the boil and baste the turkey.
Bake for 45 minutes, basting every 20 minutes.
Turn the oven up to 220C and bake for a further 10 minutes.
Remove turkey from oven, cover with foil and a towel, and rest for 15 minutes.

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