Elevate your Thanksgiving turkey with Executive Chef Mallgren’s easy, wine-friendly brine, designed to enhance the bird’s natural flavors. This brine guarantees a juicy, flavorful turkey, perfect for pairing with your favorite Jordan Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon.

Instructions

one 8-pound turkey

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 0 minutes

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Carefully pat your turkey dry with paper towels. Generously sprinkle the salt mixture on all surfaces, holding it six to 10 inches above the bird, and letting the mixture shower down over the surface of the turkey for even coverage. The turkey should be well coated with salt, though not completely encrusted.

You will most likely not need all of the salt. In some cases, less than half will be okay. It depends on the size of your bird and your salt preferences.

Transfer the turkey to a rack lined sheet tray, and refrigerate, uncovered, 24 hours.

Without rinsing, roast on oven. (Chef prefers to roast using the spatchcock method.)