Step 1

Place turkey in a clean bucket, fill with cold water, then add 1 cup of salt and 1 cup of sugar and stir to dissolve.

Step 2

Place the bucket in your fridge and let the turkey brine for 24 hours.

Step 3

Remove the turkey and pat dry with paper towels.

Step 4

Stuff the turkey, if desired.

Step 5

Rub olive oil or butter (or a mix) over the exterior of the turkey, then season generously with seasoning salt, garlic powder, and pepper.

Step 6

Place the turkey in the roasting pan breast side up and place the pan in the roaster oven.

Step 7

Cover and turn the roaster on to its highest heat setting (or 450°F) for 30 minutes.

Step 8

Reduce the temperature to 325°F and continue cooking until the turkey registers 180°F in the thigh and 165°F in the breast.

Step 9

Tent the turkey with foil and let it for at least 20 minutes (or up to an hour) before carving.