Classic Thanksgiving Turkey and Stuffing Recipe

Whether you’re dining indoors by a cozy fire or outside in a serene garden, Thanksgiving is about bringing your friends and family together. 

Thanksgiving Turkey

1 Fresh Whole Turkey, up to 20 lbs

Fire & Flavor Turkey Perfect Herb Brine kit

½ cup butter

Preheat the oven to 325˚ F. Remove the innards from the turkey. Rinse turkey well under cold water. Soak the turkey in brine, then cover and refrigerate for at least 5 hours, up to 12 hours. Remove the turkey from brine; place turkey breast-side up in a large roasting pan. Rub entire turkey with butter. Loosely tie the drumsticks together with kitchen string, then cover the turkey with aluminum foil. Roast turkey for 2 ½ hours. Pull from the oven to safely remove the foil cover; baste with surrounding juices. Continue roasting uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour longer, or until meat thermometer registers 165°F from the largest part of the thigh. Remove from the oven and place on a platter. Cover with foil and let rest for 20 minutes before carving.

Deanna’s Gluten Free Stuffing

1 Bag of Deanna’s Gluten Free Stuffing Mix

3 Tbsp unsalted butter

1 ½ cups low sodium broth

1 celery stalk cut into ¼ inch pieces

1 carrot cut into ¼ inch pieces 

In a medium pot, melt 3 Tbsp unsalted butter. Over medium heat, add celery and carrots; sauté until tender. Slowly pour in 1 ½ cups low sodium vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then add Deanna’s Gluten Free Stuffing Seasoned Bread Cubes. Reduce heat to low and stir until moisture is absorbed by bread cubes. Remove from heat, cover and serve warm.

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