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Dry Brine for Turkey

Using this dry brine for turkey recipe is a sure way to get a perfectly crispy, super flavorful and moist turkey. It takes a little more planning, but the end result is the best oven-roasted turkey you ever had!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Resting Time2 days
Total Time2 days 2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Seasoning
Cuisine: American
Keyword: christmas, citrus, dry brine, roasted turkey, thanksgiving, turkey
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 462kcal

Ingredients

  • 12-14 lbs turkey
  • 3 tbsps salt
  • 2 tbsps thyme powder
  • 2 lemons zested
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme

Instructions

  • Clean turkey and remove innards. Place turkey on a baking sheet and pat the turkey dry with a paper towel.
  • Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl and rub it on the turkey, making sure to coat the skin well and get the mixture into all the folds.
  • Cover the turkey with plastic wrap and put the turkey back into the fridge for 2 days.
  • On the 3rd day, remove the plastic wrap and keep the turkey in the fridge for another day uncovered.
  • Roast the turkey per instructions on package.

Nutrition

Calories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 70g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 232mg | Sodium: 2106mg | Potassium: 755mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 233IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 4mg