November 29, 2011

Roasted Turkey

Prep time: 30 mins, overnight to brine
Cook time: 2-4 hours
Serves: a crowd

INGREDIENTS:
14-20 lb turkey
2 cups chicken stock
1 ½ cups kosher salt
½ cup brown sugar

DIRECTIONS:
Heat chicken stock, salt and brown sugar in a large saucepan until ingredients are thoroughly dissolved.  Let cool. Add brine to a gallon of cold water; Add turkey to brine mixture.  Peel away the skin from the breast and leg meat.  Let brine in refrigerator for 24 hours.  Cook at 325 for 2-4 hours, depending on size of turkey.