Description
Elevate your Thanksgiving with a traditional Amish-style turkey that’s juicy, flavorful, and simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Fresh Turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 gallon water
- 2 tbsp black peppercorns
- 1 tbsp allspice berries
- 4–6 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 5–6 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 loaf hearty bread, cubed
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2–3 celery stalks, diced
- 1 cup turkey or chicken broth
- 1 tbsp dried sage
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, and sage for garnish)
Instructions
- Brining the Turkey: In a large pot, combine the kosher salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, allspice berries, rosemary, and garlic with the water. Heat until salt and sugar dissolve. Cool completely. Submerge turkey in brine, refrigerate for at least 12 hours, ideally 24 hours.
- Preparing the Stuffing: In a skillet, melt a tablespoon of butter and sauté onions and celery. In a bowl, combine cubed bread, sautéed vegetables, broth, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stuff it into the brined turkey.
- Roasting the Turkey: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Place stuffed turkey on a rack in a roasting pan and brush with melted butter. Roast for 15-20 minutes per pound, basting every hour. Turkey is done when internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Letting It Rest: After roasting, let the turkey rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.
Notes
Choose a fresh turkey for better flavor and texture. Don’t skip the brine for moisture.
- Prep Time: 720 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Thanksgiving, Turkey, Amish recipe, festive meal, family gathering