Ingredients
1 (12-lb.) turkey, giblets removed
4 c. pickle juice
1 c. kosher salt
1/3 c. sugar
Freshly ground black pepper
2 lemons, halved
1 head garlic
1 onion, cut into wedges
1 bunch fresh dill
1/2 c. (1 stick) melted butter
1 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
Pickle chips, for serving
Preparation
Step 1Place turkey in a large pot and pour over pickle juice and 6 cups water. Add salt and sugar and season generously with pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 to 12 hours.Step 2Preheat oven to 350° with rack positioned in lower third.Step 3Remove turkey from brine and rinse under cold water; pat dry with paper towels. Generously season turkey cavity with salt and pepper and stuff with lemons, garlic, onion, and dill.Step 4In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter and Old Bay. Brush all over outside of turkey and season with salt and pepper.Step 5Tie legs together with kitchen twine and tuck wing tips under body. Place turkey breast-side up on a roasting rack set inside a large roasting pan.Step 6Bake turkey, basting every 45 minutes with pan juices, until the meat at the thigh registers 165°, 3 to 4 hours.Step 7Let rest 20 minutes before slicing. Serve over pickle chips.
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