Brining and Cooking the Perfect Turkey with Delicious Gravy

Nutrition Information

231 Calories
12g Carbohydrates
22g Protein
407mg Potassium
5g Fiber
9g Sugar

Ingredients

Brine:

  • 4 (32 ounce) cartons low-sodium chicken broth

  • 1 cup kosher salt

  • 2 tablespoons dried savory

  • 2 tablespoons dried thyme

  • 2 tablespoons dried sage

  • 2 tablespoons dried rosemary

  • 1 gallon apple juice

  • 1 gallon water, or as needed to cover

Roast Turkey:

  • 1 (22 pound) whole turkey

  • 4 large onions, chopped

  • 8 stalks celery, chopped

  • 8 carrots, chopped

  • ¼ cup butter, melted

  • 2 cups white cooking wine

  • 2 (32 ounce) cartons chicken broth

  • ¼ cup butter, melted

Gravy:

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 (32 ounce) carton turkey broth

  • ¼ cup cornstarch

Directions