# @brunchwithbabs on TikTok

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.tiktok.com/@brunchwithbabs/video/7304256252735933738
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/38121584-brunchwithbabs-tiktok
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- **Posted:** 2023-11-22T12:05:38.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** BABS (@brunchwithbabs) — https://gondola.cc/brunchwithbabs

## Caption

HOW TO COOK THE PERFECT TURKEY 🦃Ingredients 6 tbsp coarse kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal) 2 tbsp baking powder 11⁄2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided, plus more to season 12–16 lb (5.5–7.25kg) turkey (or larger), fully thawed, neck and giblets removed 10 sprigs fresh thyme 1⁄2 bunch parsley 2–3 small onions, halved, divided 2–3 small apples, halved, divided 6 tbsp avocado oil or more, divided Nonstick olive oil or avocado oil spray, to coat The preheated pizza stone allows the legs to cook at a higher temperature than the rest of the turkey so every part is cooked to perfection.   🦃How to cook the perfect Turkey  1. In a small bowl, combine the salt, baking powder, and 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper. Sprinkle—do not rub— the salt mixture evenly over the entire turkey until coated. Place a rack in a large rimmed baking sheet. Place the turkey on the rack. Refrigerate, uncovered, for 12 to 48 hours to dry brine. 2. Remove the turkey from the refrigerator 1 hour before roasting. The baking powder–salt mixture is the key to moist, crispy turkey, so do not rinse it. Just brush off any excess. Season the empty cavity of the turkey with the remaining 1 teaspoon pepper. Add the thyme, parsley, 3-4 onion halves, and 3-4 apple halves. Season the neck cavity with pepper, and add the remaining onion and apple halves to the cavity. Truss the legs with kitchen twine. Brush the turkey with 4 to 6 tablespoons avocado oil. Set aside. 3. Place the oven rack in the lowest position. Preheat the oven to 500° F (260°C) with the empty roasting pan on the pizza stone. Cover the turkey breast with a double layer of foil. When the oven is fully preheated, remove the roasting pan from the oven and pour the remaining 2 tablespoons avocado oil into the preheated pan. Place breast-side up in the pan. Lower the oven to 425°F (220°C). Roast the turkey for 45 minutes. Then remove the foil from the turkey breast and spray the breast with olive oil or avocado spray. 4. Lower the temperature to 325°F (170°C). Roast the turkey until the internal temperature of the breast reaches 160°F (71°C) and the legs reach 175°F (79°C). For an unstuffed turkey, it will take about 12 minutes per pound to reach temperature. Let the turkey rest, uncovered, for 45 minutes. Carve and serve with the gravy and dressing. #thanksgiving #howtoroastaturkey #turkeyrecipe 

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