Simplest Roast Turkey

Name: Simplest Roast Turkey
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 5 h
Yield: 10 - 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 turkey; 2 tbsp. kosher salt; 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground pepper

By Justin ChapplePublished: Oct 18, 2014

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Yields:

10 - 12 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

5 hrs

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The trick to this minimalist roast turkey is allowing it to air-dry overnight in the refrigerator, resulting in supercrispy skin.

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Ingredients

1 turkey
2 Tbsp. kosher salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground pepper

Directions

1. Step 1Rinse the turkey inside and out under cold water and pat it thoroughly dry with paper towels. Season the cavity with 1/2 tablespoon of the salt, then season the outside with the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of salt. Put the turkey on a large plate and refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours. Let the turkey stand at room temperature for 1 hour before roasting.
2. Step 2Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Rub the turkey all over with the olive oil, season with salt and the pepper and transfer to a large roasting pan. Roast for about 1 hour, until lightly golden. Reduce the oven temperature to 375° and roast for 2 to 2 1/4 hours longer, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in an inner thigh registers 165 degrees F; cover the breast with foil if it browns too quickly. Transfer the turkey to a carving board and let rest for at least 45 minutes before carving and serving.
  
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