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prep time
25 min
cook time
3 h 0 min
ready time
3 h 25 min
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.
Note: For the purposes of accurate macros, we have included the recipe for the brine here in the note section. If the total amount of salt for the brine is included in the ingredient list the sodium levels will be inaccurately high. The turkey does not absorb all of the salt. Also, sodium is typically not a concern for those on Keto and low carb diets as the body tends to flush out more sodium.
Brine Recipe:
2-gallon water, divided 1 cup kosher salt 5 garlic cloves 1 tbsp black peppercorn 5-7 sprigs of rosemary
What size turkey is this recipe for?
The recipe is based on a 15# turkey. Feel free to use any sized turkey 土5 pounds. The length of cook time is roughly 15 minutes per pound. However, this number can greatly vary depending on a number of factors. It is best to take the turkey’s temperature in the thickest parts using a meat thermometer (in the breast of the thigh) until the temperature reaches 160-165 F.
What are the special tools I need for a whole turkey?
A very large pot for brining that will completely submerge the turkey is critical. It is also crucial to have a meat thermometer, particularly one that has a probe that can be inserted into the turkey while it is in the oven so you can monitor the temperature while it is cooking. This will ensure you will never have an over or undercooked turkey!
Serving suggestions
To make the ultimate pairing, pair this Keto turkey recipe with our Low Carb Ultimate Green Bean Casserole:
https://www.carbmanager.com/recipe-detail/ug:7f99d275-a73f-f35a-3ae2-806457531bf6/low-carb-ultimate-green-bean-casserole
Net Carbs
0.1 g
Fiber
0 g
Total Carbs
0.1 g
Protein
111.8 g
Fats
32.5 g
781 cals
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Ingredients
Frozen Young Turkey Whole Raw
15 lb
Chicken broth
1 cup
Butter
2 tbsp
Recipe Steps
steps 6
3 h 25 min
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!
Comments
Bev 3 years ago
While this sounds like a good brine the sodium content listed is totally outrageous. That's past heart attack range! Is there an error in the value? If not a 7.5 oz piece of turkey could be someone's undoing.
Keto Kathy 3 years ago
Copy to my foods, select the recipe and then go to the dots in the upper corner and selected edit "custom" recipe and then you'll be able to delete individual ingredients or edit them as you like. Save the edited recipe and add to the meal of your choice.
UnbelievableRadish403182 3 years ago
The note says the sodium levels are inaccurate with the brine included, and that the turkey doesn't absorb all the brine, which i certainly true. However, is there a way to adjust the list so they include only what is actually in the dish??