{"id":1602656,"date":"2025-10-10T16:54:52","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T20:54:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/?p=1602656"},"modified":"2025-10-10T18:30:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T22:30:55","slug":"garlic-brown-sugar-dry-brine-turkey-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/garlic-brown-sugar-dry-brine-turkey-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Garlic Brown Sugar Dry Brine Turkey Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"

Everyone is looking for easy ways to make their Thanksgiving turkey, but this recipe is so simple, you can make it any time of year.\u00a0 Ashley Fehr from @thereciperebel<\/a> created this Garlic Brown Sugar Dry Brine Turkey recipe.\u00a0 The prep time is literally ten minutes – you read that correctly.\u00a0 If you have a big family, this is the perfect dish to make, and if you don’t who doesn’t love leftovers<\/a>?\u00a0 Save the bones – turkey noodle soup is delicious and perfect for those cold winter nights.<\/p>\n

Serves:<\/strong> 12<\/p>\n

Prep time:<\/strong> 10 minutes<\/p>\n

Cooking Time:<\/strong> 2.5 hours<\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/h2>\n

-11-12\u00a0lb\u00a0whole turkey\u00a0(thawed if frozen)<\/p>\n

-1\/4\u00a0cup\u00a0kosher salt<\/p>\n

-1\/4\u00a0cup + 1 tbsp\u00a0brown sugar\u00a0divided<\/p>\n

-1\u00a0tablespoon + 1 tsp\u00a0minced garlic\u00a0(or 1 teaspoon garlic powder) divided<\/p>\n

-1\/2\u00a0teaspoon\u00a0black pepper<\/p>\n

-1\/4\u00a0cup\u00a0melted butter<\/p>\n

-1 1\/2\u00a0cups\u00a0water<\/p>\n

Directions:<\/h2>\n
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  1. Place turkey in a large baking dish or roasting pan.<\/li>\n
  2. In a medium bowl, combine salt, 1\/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon garlic and pepper. Rub all over turkey and under the skin where possible, using a large spoon to loosen the skin if necessary.<\/li>\n
  3. Place uncovered in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours and up to 3 days. It will dry out, but don’t worry — that is normal!<\/li>\n
  4. Remove turkey from the fridge 1 hour before roasting.<\/li>\n
  5. Place turkey in a roasting pan or on a large rimmed sheet pan on a roasting rack. Use cooking twine to tie the legs together.<\/li>\n
  6. Combine melted butter, 1 tbsp brown sugar and 1 tsp minced garlic and brush over turkey.<\/li>\n
  7. Heat oven to 425 degrees F.<\/li>\n
  8. Pour water into the bottom of the roasting pan and roast turkey at 425 degrees for 20 minutes, until just starting to brown.<\/li>\n
  9. Reduce oven heat to 350 and continue roasting until the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 170 degrees F in the breast, about 2-2.5 hours more.<\/li>\n
  10. Remove turkey from the oven and let rest for 30-60 minutes before slicing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Recipe courtesy of Think Turkey<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Everyone is looking for easy ways to make their Thanksgiving turkey, but this recipe is so simple, you can make it any time of year.\u00a0 Ashley Fehr from @thereciperebel created…<\/div>\n
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