Best Roast Turkey

Ingredients: 

• Whole turkey, 12 to 14 lb: Fresh or fully thawed. If using a larger bird, scale the salt and herbs. Spatchcocking reduces time, see Variations.

• Dry brine: 3 to 3.5 tbsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt or 2 to 2.5 tbsp Morton kosher salt for a 12 to 14 lb bird. Rule of thumb: about 1 tbsp Diamond per 4 lb, or 1.5 tsp Morton per 4 lb. Add 1 tsp black pepper and 1 tsp sugar if desired.

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