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Maple-Rosemary Roast Turkey
Make this maple-rosemary roast turkey for Thanksgiving dinner or Christmas dinner this year. Your guests will love the blend of sweet and savory flavors.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 5h 40m⏳ Prep: 40 min👤 Ree Drummond📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
- ●pan
- ●oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
For the brine: Combine the maple syrup, salt, peppercorns, bay leaves, garlic, rosemary, orange and apple peels and 12 cups water in a large pot. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the salt, then turn off the heat and cover. Let cool completely, about ⏱️ 1 hour, then refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 more hour.
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2
For the turkey: Place the turkey in a large brining bag or large pot. Pour the brine over the turkey and add enough cold water to cover. Refrigerate for 16 to ⏱️ 24 hours.
3
When ready to roast, preheat the oven to 275 ̊. Remove the turkey from the brine and pat dry with paper towels. Place breast-side up on a rack in a large roasting pan. Tuck the wings under the body, then tie the legs together with kitchen string. Cover the pan with heavy-duty foil and roast for about ⏱️ 10 minutes per pound (so, about ⏱️ 2 hours for a 12-pound turkey).
4
Remove the turkey from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 375 ̊. Uncover the turkey and brush with some of the melted butter, getting it into all of the crevices. Insert a meat thermometer into the thigh, near the hip joint. Return to the oven, uncovered, and continue roasting, brushing with more butter every ⏱️ 30 minutes, until the thermometer reaches 165 ̊ to 168 ̊, 1 to 1 1/2 more hours. About ⏱️ 15 minutes before the turkey is done, brush with the maple syrup.
5
Remove the turkey from the oven and tent with foil until you are ready to carve it, at least ⏱️ 20 minutes. Reserve the pan drippings for the gravy.
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