In the Kitchen With David® Blog

By ldelmas

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Servings 1
Adapted from community.qvc.com

Preparation

Step 1

Makeup

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Heating & Cooling

Directions

To prepare the brine, combine the vegetable stock, kosher salt, brown sugar, molasses, rosemary, thyme, sage, allspice, bay leaves, and black pepper in a large stockpot. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer until sugar and salt have dissolved. Remove the pot from the heat and let cool to room temperature.

When the brine has cooled, add the water and ice. Then place the turkey breast-side down into the brine and refrigerate for 16–20 hours.

To prepare the turkey, position an oven rack on the lowest setting. (You may have to remove the other racks depending on your oven size.) Preheat to 325°F.

Place the turkey breast-side up into a large roasting pan. Brush some of the melted butter under the skin of the turkey, then brush the remaining butter over the outside. Lightly season the bird, inside and out, with salt and pepper.

Stuff the turkey with the carrot, onion, and celery. Tie the drumsticks together with kitchen string and tuck the wings underneath the bird. Roast the turkey for 3-1/2 to 4 hours (depending on the size) and baste with stock every half hour. Place a foil tent on top of the turkey if it's browning too quickly.

While the turkey is roasting, whisk together all the ingredients for the glaze in a small bowl; set aside.

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