Martha Stewart Upside Down Turkey Recipe
Cooking a turkey is a big task. This Martha Stewart Upside Down Turkey Recipe makes it easy.
Equipment
- Large roasting pan
- Sturdy Roasting Rack
- Digital meat thermometer
- Kitchen Twine
- Paper towels
Ingredients
- 1 whole TURKEY 12-14 lbs
- 1/2 cup UNSALTED BUTTER
- 2 tbsp KOSHER SALT
- 1 tbsp BLACK PEPPER
- 1 large YELLOW ONION
- 4 cloves GARLIC
- 5 sprigs FRESH SAGE
- 5 sprigs FRESH THYME
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees now. Remove the giblets from the turkey cavity. Pat the entire bird dry with paper towels.
- Rub the butter all over the turkey skin. Season it heavily with salt and black pepper. Do not forget to season the inside too.
- Stuff the cavity with onion, garlic, and herbs. These will release steam and flavor during cooking. Tie the legs tightly with the kitchen twine.
- Place the turkey on the rack breast-side down. This is the secret to the upside-down method. It keeps the breast meat moist and soft.
- Slide the pan into the hot oven carefully. Roast the turkey for about two hours like this. The juices will soak into the breast meat.
- Carefully flip the turkey over using clean towels. Now the breast side should face toward the top. This allows the skin to get very crispy.
- Continue roasting until the meat reaches 165 degrees. Use your thermometer to check the thickest part. Let the bird rest before you start carving.
Notes
- Always thaw your turkey completely in the fridge first.
- Pat the skin very dry for the crispiest results.
- Use a lot of salt to flavor the meat.
- Let the turkey rest for thirty minutes before slicing.
- Keep the oven door closed to maintain steady heat.
- Check the temperature in the thigh for safety.
- Use fresh herbs instead of dried for better flavor.
- Wear silicone gloves to flip the hot turkey safely.