Easy & Juicy Whole Turkey Recipe

Step 1

Combine the brine ingredients in a large bowl.

Step 2

Line a large bowl, pot or bucket with an oven roasting bag.

Step 3

Place the turkey into the bag and pour in the brine.

Step 4

Tie the bag, making sure all the air is out and the buttermilk brine is completely surrounding the turkey.

Step 5

Refrigerate overnight.

Step 6

Preheat oven to 325.

Step 7

Rinse the brine off completely.

Step 8

Dry the turkey with paper towels until completely dry.

Step 9

Combine the salt and pepper and rub inside of the turkey cavity.

Step 10

Stuff the cavity with an apple and orange.

Step 11

Combine all of the seasoned butter ingredients.

Step 12

Brush this butter mixture generously onto the turkey, until covered with butter. Reserve some of the butter if desired.

Step 13

Place turkey in a roasting pan, breast side up.

Step 14

Place on the lower rack in the oven and bake uncovered for 3 hours and 45 minutes to 4 hours.

Step 15

Cover with foil for the last 45 minutes (if you are content with the browning) and also remove the apple and orange at this point.

Step 16

Remove from oven when done.

Step 17

Let rest for 20 minutes.

Step 18

Enjoy!