A perfectly roasted turkey is the centerpiece of any festive feast, and one of the best ways to enhance that golden skin and juicy meat is by seasoning the bird with a medley of delicious herbs.
If the turkey is frozen: Thaw in the fridge for 24hrs. I like to give myself 1 extra day, just to be safe. Remove the thawed turkey an hour prior roasting, to let it come to room temperature. Adjust ...
One to two days before serving, place 1 gallon of water in a large stock pot with the sugar, salt, sage, thyme, and pepper. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain and chill. Place the ...
Make the herb paste. Combine the garlic and salt in a mortar and pound until you have a smooth paste. (If you don’t have a mortar, make the paste using a chef's knife. Transfer to a small bowl ...
Combine the salt, wine, duck fat, shallots, garlic, and thyme in a bowl. Rub two-thirds of the mixture all over the exterior of the turkey using your hands; rub the remaining third in the cavity ...