Whole Traditional Turkey

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1
Prepare the brine and cool completely, then add the turkey and allow to rest in the fridge for 24 hours.
2
Remove from the brine and pat dry.
3
Mix softened butter with 4 tbsp of your favorite rub.
4
Add the compound butter underneath the skin of the turkey and reserve 2 tbsp to smear on top of the skin.
5
Season the outside of the bird with 1 tbsp of your favorite rub.
6
Cook at 325°F until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached in the breast.
Categories
Cooking for 8 people
Ingredients
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whole turkey
10 pounds
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butter
½ pound
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of your favorite rub
4 tablespoons
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sea salt
1 tablespoon
Brine (bring all ingredients to a simmer, cool completely)
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water
1 gallon
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salt
½ cup
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sugar
½ cup
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of your favorite rub
¼ cup
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