Dry Brined Orange Rosemary Roasted Turkey

• Gluten free
• Paleo

• Meat

  • 1 Diestel organic young turkey, 10-12 lbs.

• Produce

  • 4 small cloves Garlic
  • 1 Navel orange or two clementines, small
  • 1 Onion, small
  • 1 tbsp Orange, zest
  • 1 tbsp Rosemary, Fresh

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
  • 2 tbsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Paprika, smoked

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil, Extra Virgin

• Drinks

  • 2 tbsp Orange juice, fresh

• Tools & Equipment

  • 1 Kitchen twine

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Description

Ingredients

• (1) Diestel Organic Young Turkey, 10-12 lbs.
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, plus two large sprigs, divided
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 small onion, peeled and quartered
• (1) small navel orange or two clementines, quartered
• 4 small cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
• kitchen twine, for trussing

Directions

• -3 days prior to cooking, pat the turkey dry with paper towels and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle evenly with the kosher salt on the outside and inside the cavity and refrigerate uncovered until 2 hours before ready to cook.
• When youre ready to cook the turkey, remove it from the refrigerator and let stand for 2 hours at room temperature.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Place the olive oil, chopped rosemary, orange juice, zest, smoked paprika, and black pepper in a small bowl and whisk until combined. Coat the outside of the turkey with the olive oil mixture evenly.
• Place the onion, orange, garlic cloves, and remaining 2 sprigs of rosemary inside the cavity of the turkey. Truss the turkey legs using the kitchen twine, and tuck the wing tips underneath the turkey.
• Place the turkey in the oven and cook for 2 - 2½ hours, or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 degrees.
• Let the turkey stand for 20 minutes covered loosely with foil, then place on a cutting board. Carve and enjoy!