Simple Turkey Brine & Oven Roasted Turkey

This Simple Turkey Brine recipe and Oven Roasted Turkey recipe is just what you need to make a perfect turkey!

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You can make this oven-roasted turkey recipe for about $24.12. It will make twelve servings for a total of $2.01 per serving.

Ingredients AND ESTIMATED COST

– Ground cloves – $0.14 – Ground nutmeg – $0.32 – Raisins – $2.36 – All-purpose flour – $0.57 PER SERVING COST: $2.01 PER SERVING COST: $2.01 RECIPE COST: $24.12 RECIPE COST: $24.12 Get Recipe

NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have. Get Recipe

Step-by-step instructions!

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Remove the neck and giblets from the turkey. Now you can rinse the turkey under cold water before placing it in the brine.

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Brine the turkey in a stockpot or bucket. Next, add water and lemon juice and stir until the salt is dissolved.

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Combine the butter and lemon zest.

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Melt in the microwave until completely melted.

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Remove the turkey from the brine and rinse under cold water. Tuck the wing tips.

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