How to roast a turkey
Whether you like your turkey toasted or brined meat or dark meat, the secret to the perfect bird is in the roasting. It's easy to prepare and roast a turkey to feed your friends and family, even if you’re a new chef! Ingredients 1 turkey 0.5 teaspoons (2.5 mL) of coarse kosher salt 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of black pepper 1 lemon, zested 6 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled 12 fluid ounces (350 mL) of hard apple cider 12 fluid ounces (350 mL) of dry white wine 1 onion, peeled and quartered 3 bay leaves 1 cup (240 mL) olive oil or melted butter 4 cups (950 mL) of scored bread (optional) 1 cup (240 mL) of chopped celery (optional) 1 chopped onion (optional) Part 1 of 3: Thawing Your Turkey 1 Thaw the turkey in the fridge for 24 hours for every 5 pounds (2.3 kg). The USDA recommends this thawing method for cooking turkey because it’s safe and can be adjusted for any size bird. Be sure to allow for 24 hours of thawing for every 4 or 5 pounds (1.8 or 2.3 kg) of turkey. [1] If you’re worr