The Best Keto Turkey
Our whole turkey recipe is the best Keto turkey recipe for the holidays! To make this the best Keto whole turkey, we have brined the turkey overnight in a mixture of salt, water, fresh garlic, black peppercorns, and fresh rosemary. The brine recipe is basic enough for everyone to enjoy, yet simple enough that you can add other flavorings like herbs, spices, or citrus slices like lemon or oranges. The turkey is roasted on a v-shaped rack placed on top of a roasting pan. First, the turkey is roasted breast-side down so the broth that is placed inside the roasting pan can help to steam the meat as well as help some of the fat drip down into it as well. Then the turkey is turned breast-side up. Towards the end of the cooking time, the turkey is roasted and basted with a butter mixture until super golden brown and delicious.
How to Make It
Step 1
In a very large stockpot, add in one gallon of water. Add in the kosher salt, garlic cloves, and black peppercorns. Feel free to add in any other herbs and spices of our choice, like slices of orange.
Step 2
Add in one gallon of ice-cold water to cool the mixture down. Remove any giblets from the inside of the turkey. Place the turkey inside the brine mixture. Brine the turkey in the refrigerator for 24-48 hours for the best flavor and tenderness.
Step 3
Preheat an oven to 400 F. When you are ready to roast the turkey, place the turkey in a roasting pan fitted with a v-shaped rack. Fill the roasting pan with ½ cup of broth.
Step 4
Place the turkey breast side down. Roast the turkey in this manner for 30 minutes. Carefully remove the turkey from the oven and flip the turkey over so the breast is facing up. If the broth has evaporated, add the remaining broth.
Step 5
Melt the butter in a small bowl and add a pinch of baking soda to it. The baking soda will help the skin to be brown and crisp. Continue to roast the turkey for about 2 ½ hours. The length of time will depend on your oven and the turkey. Be sure to place a meat thermometer inside the thickest part of the turkey. The thermometer is usually best placed in the breast or thigh area. About halfway through the cooking time, baste the turkey with the butter mixture.
Step 6
Continue to cook and baste the turkey every 30 minutes or so until the butter mixture is almost gone. Once the turkey is cooked to an internal temperature of 160-165 F, brush the turkey once more with the butter to give it a nice shine. Stuff the turkey with fresh rosemary or other herbs for presentation. Remove any turkey timers. Serve immediately!
Ingredients
- Frozen Young Turkey Whole Raw
15 lb
- Chicken broth
1 cup
- Butter
2 tbsp