How to cook a perfect turkey- brine and baste recipe included

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Prep Time: 135 minutes

Total: 135 minutes

Servings: 8

How to cook a perfect turkey- brine and baste recipe included

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Instructions

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Step 1

Completely thaw turkey.

Step 2

Dissolve ½ cup kosher salt and ½ cup brown sugar in 2 cups hot water.

Step 3

Stir in 2 cups apple juice and 4 cups of ice.

Step 4

Submerge turkey in brine for 2 or more hours in the refrigerator. I recommend 10 hours for optimal flavor and tenderness.

Step 5

Roast turkey uncovered on a rack in a roasting pan at 325 degrees. Turkey cooks about 15 minutes per pound. Use a thermometer to know exact temperature. Turkey is done once it reaches a 165 degree temperature.

Step 6

In a pan, melt ¼ cup butter and mix in ¼ cup maple syrup.

Step 7

Baste turkey every 15 minutes on the last hour of the turkey cooking.

Step 8

Rest for 20 to 30 minutes before carving to serve.

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