DIRECTIONS FOR TURKEY:
NOTE: Even though you
kip the brining step if you wish -- the turkey just will
Brining: Remove giblet bag from turkey, along with any extra internal
ool completely.
Wash your turkey thoroughly, removing the neck and
o medium-low, and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
the turkey and reserve for the gravy. Rinse the turkey inside and
rine solution, and then refrigerate for 16 to 24 hours. (You
Marinade or Brine your Turkey for at leat 8-12 hours
t too wet.
The turkey will add moisture during the
east under skin. If stuffing turkey, spoon stuffing into main
ssolved.
Place the whole turkey in the brine until
ay ahead. Cover; chill.).
For turkey:
Mix butter and herbs
lt, and pepper.
Place turkey breast in a self-sealing
>for the stuffing. The neck can be cooked along side the turkey
low the stuffing to stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with
d garlic; chill.).
For turkey:
Pat turkey dry.
Season with
over separately and chill.
For Turkey: Place rack in lowest third
Place turkey (or turkey breast) and all other ingredients
n roasting pan.
Place turkey atop shallots.
Starting at
asoned butter directly on the turkey breast. Rub the rest of