The brine is all you need for this fantastic bird. While the bourbon seems generous, it will impart a very subtle flavor in the meat once all the water is added. If you want a more intense smoke flavor, add a handful of soaked applewood chips to the grill. For a deeply bronzed, almost mahogany […]
“For one of my birthdays, all of my friends chipped in and gave me the smoker of my dreams, knowing that they would benefit from it. Ever since then, my suburban New Jersey neighbors have gotten to enjoy the smells of my Thanksgiving turkey as it smokes in the backyard.” Applewood chips lend a slightly […]
Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 5 pounds vertically sliced yellow onions (about 14 cups) 1/4 cup chopped fresh thyme, divided 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1/2 cup dry white wine 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 (7-lb.) skin-on, bone-in fresh or frozen turkey breast, thawed 3 cups unsalted chicken stock […]
Khalil likes to give his bird a pretty finishing sheen by brushing on savory-sweet marmalade glaze. If you don’t like the slightly bitter flavor of marmalade, you can substitute currant jelly for tart, bright flavor. Ingredients Turkey: 1 (12-pound) fresh or frozen turkey, thawed 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary 3 tablespoons grated orange rind […]
Brining the bird makes the meat incredibly juicy and tender without adding a lot of sodium—it’s the secret trick many turkey pros swear by. Line a plastic tub, large stockpot, or disposable roasting pan with the brining bag before adding the liquid and turkey. If the bird and bag won’t fit in your fridge, nestle […]
If the turkey you know is a bland vehicle for gravy, this will change your mind. A rub of roasted garlic and fresh sage permeates every ounce of the bird, while a Dijon and white wine baste locks in moisture for juicy, tender meat. If your turkey comes with giblets (various organ meats), save and […]
A wet brine infuses the bird with apple flavor and plumps up the meat so it won’t dry out in the oven. Brining your own turkey also lets you control the sodium from start to finish. Line a roasting pan with the brining bag before adding the liquid and the turkey so everything stays in […]
On the front end, I infuse flavor by rubbing a cut-up turkey and curing it overnight. A deconstructed bird doesn’t need as long to roast as a whole bird. That gets me valuable oven time for casseroles and ensures the white and dark meat, which all cook at different rates, is roasted to perfection.” Ingredients […]
Instead of a wet brine, this bird uses a dry salt and sugar cure, which will concentrate flavor and help it brown. Hard herbs (fresh sage, rosemary, and thyme) hold up beautifully while roasting, imparting a woodsy, savory note to the meat. Soft herbs (parsley and chives) garnish the turkey and perk up the finished […]
Don’t have an Instant Pot? No worries! Make this recipe in your Dutch oven instead. Preheat the oven to 350°F, make the peppers as instructed, then place in your Dutch oven with 1/2 to 1 cup water (depending on size of Dutch oven). Cover and bake until cooked through, about 45 to 50 minutes. Gina […]