Perfect Turkey In An Electric Roaster Oven (Recipe)

Perfect Turkey In An Electric Roaster Oven (Recipe)

An electric roaster oven makes cooking perfect turkey virtually foolproof. If you're anything like me, your only regret will be that you didn't try it sooner!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 3 30

Total Time 3 45

Servings roast turkey

Calories 8128kcal

Author Jill Nystul

Equipment

5-gallon bucket
Electric roaster oven

Ingredients

16 lb turkey
1 cup salt
1 cup sugar
seasoning salt
garlic powder
black pepper
olive oil or butter

Instructions

Step 1 – Brine

Place turkey in a clean bucket, fill with cold water, then add 1 cup of salt and 1 cup of sugar and stir to dissolve.
Place the bucket in your fridge and let the turkey brine for 24 hours.

Step 2 – Stuff & Season

Remove the turkey and pat dry with paper towels.
Stuff the turkey, if desired.
Rub olive oil or butter (or a mix) over the exterior of the turkey, then season generously with seasoning salt, garlic powder, and pepper.

Step 3 – Roast The Turkey

Place the turkey in the roasting pan breast side up and place the pan in the roaster oven.
Cover and turn the roaster on to its highest heat setting (or 450°F) for 30 minutes.
Reduce the temperature to 325°F and continue cooking until the turkey registers 180°F in the thigh and 165°F in the breast.

Step 4 – Rest & Serve

Tent the turkey with foil and let it for at least 20 minutes (or up to an hour) before carving.

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