Herb Dry-Brined Turkey with Apples
MAKES 1 (12- TO 16-POUND) TURKEY
½ cup kosher salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
1 (12- to 16-pound) turkey, patted dry
3 small onions, peeled and quartered
3 Honeycrisp apples, quartered
3 Granny Smith apples, quartered
2 cloves garlic, smashed
½ cup unsalted butter, diced and divided
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup dry white wine
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
Garnish: fresh thyme, fresh sage, roasted garlic, apples, persimmons
1. In the work bowl of a food processor, combine salt, parsley, thyme, sage, rosemary, and pepper; pulse until finely chopped.
2. Rub herb mixture all over turkey. Place turkey inside a large disposable roasting bag or stockpot. Refrigerate overnight.
3. Preheat oven to 325°.
In a large roasting pan, arrange onion, apples, and
