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Roast Turkey with Herbs

“A glistening roast turkey, while making a striking centerpiece of most holiday tables, often becomes horribly dry after hours in the oven. The secret to a juicy turkey is to invest some time soaking your bird in a saltwater solution known as brine. For this recipe, all you need to brine your own is a clean garbage bag, two gallons of water, and two cups of kosher salt. Place the turkey and the brining solution in the garbage bag. Then place the bag in a roasting pan and leave it in the refrigerator to soak overnight. If you intend to buy a bigger or smaller bird, figure on 1 1/2 pounds per person.”

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Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2010

2 years in a row, the crowds love the flavor, it's a keeper

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tigermom

Reviewed: Dec. 19, 2009

Great recipe, and it made a very flavourful gravy...I added a bit of rosemary and oregano to it.

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Natascha

Reviewed: Oct. 10, 2009

Mmmmmmm! I have made this every Christmas and Thanksgiving for the past three years. So delicious, moist, and flavorful!

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SARAPHINE

Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2008

I wanted to try a new recipe this thanksgiving and gave this one a try. It was the best! I always cook in a reynolds oven bag and did this one in a bag as well. (so I followed the oven bag directions for baking). I was nervous about brining... but it was very tender and juicy. I was REALLY nervous about all of the spices I was to rub on the turkey... very heavy on the cumin... but it worked well and was delicious! I'm doing my turkey like this again next year too!

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kitkat

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: San Diego, California, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2007

This recipe is fantastic! I didn't have the ancho peper, and I used dried herbs rather than fresh,but this was sooo good. my husband and friends loved it and I'm pretty sure it will be my holiday recipe from now on. thanks!

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Xhenifer

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Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Hanna City, Illinois, USA

Living In: Billings, Montana, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 2, 2007

This is the only recipe I will ever use again for turkey! It was the most succulent turkey our family has ever had and now I'm the official turkey baker!

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Rose

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Charleston, West Virginia, USA

Living In: Lake Butler, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 11, 2006

Absolutely the best! I soaked it in a garbage bag in a bucket overnight, added the herbs and rub, and got rave reviews. People who don't like turkey because it's too dry like this turkey! I made it for Thanksgiving and am looking forward to making it again for Christmas.

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darmstro67

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Caledonia, Nova Scotia, Canada

Living In: Elora, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: Nov. 25, 2006

Delicious turkey! I have made turkey with a more complicated brine - this was simple, delicious and easy. Next time I may try the citrus brine just to compare - 5 stars for both ease and taste...always brine - it's the way to ensure juciness!

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