Alton Brown

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alton brown's perfect roast turkey

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alton brown's perfect roast turkey

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by alton brown

5 gal

resealable plastic bags

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paper towels

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roasting pan

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non vegetable oil spray

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buy the right bird

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alter the nature of the meat

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cook the meat in two phases

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let the meat rest to preserve moisture

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bird hunting

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breaking the ice

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time to brine

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minus 4 hours and counting till dinner)

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you'll probably need to re-butter your hands a couple of times in order to get a nice

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a. pull turkey legs away from the body until thighbones pop. cut away the legs. separate thighs and drum at the joints. place all parts on a cutting board and carve parallel to the bone

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pull wings away from the shoulders and cut wings at joints. serve wings

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alton brown's classic brined and roasted turkey

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this roasted turkey recipe stays moist

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tool box

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here is the gear required

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cooler

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freezer packs

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probe thermometer

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carving knife

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cutting board

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