How to Brine and Roast the PERFECT Turkey | JON KUNG

Do you need to brine and roast your turkey like this? Not at all—but trust me, these little extra steps can make a huge difference!

Whether you try the brine, the za’atar rub, or just one or two of these tips, each step brings a ton of flavor and texture to the table. It’s easier than you think to cook a PERFECT turkey.

#thanksgiving #turkey #thanksgivingfeast #jonkung

Chapters:
0:00 Thanksgiving Prep
00:53 Ingredients for the Perfect Brine
02:00 Brining a Frozen Turkey
04:15 Preparing the Brine Mixture
06:05 Setting Up the Brine and Ice Bath
08:00 Flipping and Monitoring the Turkey
10:00 Air Drying for Crispy Skin
12:45 Stuffing with Aromatics and Za’atar Rub
15:30 Tying and Trussing the Turkey
18:00 Roasting Tips for Perfect Results
21:30 Carving the Turkey Like a Pro
26:00 Tasting the Final Dish

How to Brine and Roast the PERFECT Turkey | JON KUNG

[cousinjake]

I want you to know that that opening like briefly had me panicking to open my calendar

[BraveHeartHealing]

OMG 😂😂 This was crazy funny. Love your personality!!! I was laughing the entire time...

[kalmage]

Informative and fun demonstration to an interesting turkey! I'll save this for next year as I continue to bottle up my confidence

[kaazflaaz]

Funnily enough you have a swedish name, Jon is used in Sweden and Kung is King in Sweden. Yes very much wow.

[IjeomaThePlantMama]

Ive stopped being on turkey duty ever since i moved out of my parents house. And even though i pretended to hate the prep, i lowkey miss it. Im super tempted to make this just for myself with a chicken or something!

@10:47 my dad stuffed the turkey with stuffing this year after watching me NOT do this for YEEAARRSS. The bird was so freaking dried out.

[gaudentius]

I usually use Alton Browns method. But I like to change it up on certain tips. The brine from frozen is great and will start that this weekend. And I guess I have to hunt down some zatar. Subscribed!

[fiona]

6:27 "this is what?" "....gross! ✨"😂

[PatrickTG]

Brian Lagerstrom recently did a turkey video and he cooked the turkey upside (breast) down so the breast meat wasn't overcooked. I liked your idea on spices, how to keep everything sanitary and how you dried the turkey to make it crispier. Great job!

[belialbathory]

Edit to add those turkey grabber claws are also good for any large meat. Pot roast, pork sholder etc. We have brined many a turkey.
Never had enough fridge space so we VERY meticulously monitored the brine in a cooler.
This method does require a good cooler, lots of ice and a good thermometer.

[chickenrox]

I don’t eat a lot of turkey but this makes me want to make it 👍

[engine]

Excellent... Would like to watch you make my favorite -- Choice Rib Roast. 👍

[chrisjenkins]

Thank you. I’m about to tackle my first😬

[DP-jaja]

The background music is tricking me into thinking I’m watching “Home Alone”😂~Jajamyun Guy

[RicoL]

Can you do a video on how you carved the turkey in the Popeyes video? The presentation on the cutting board was awesome!

[mjarzoms]

Nice well done, love your kitchen, need to find some za'atar spices tomorrow for the rub.... Over the years my method is very similar with a few additions. Main one is to butterfly / spatchcock the turkey at some point, this helps to cook the legs quicker as they need higher temperatures than the breast. I also have used Gordon Ramsey's idea on putting bacon over the breast for many years, similar concept as delays the breast cooking too fast while the legs can get to a higher temperature (~200F) faster without overcooking the breast. Temperature probes are a godsend.

[Than]

Am I the only one who's disappointed the puppers didn't get any? I was waiting for it LOL

[o]

Thank you for reminding me to defrost my turkey 😂 do you have tips on how to travel with a cooked turkey?

[GigiStar]

Is there anything about wet brining that is better than dry brining. I once did a wet brined turkey. It was great, but a pain.

I now dry brine, and I'm still happy with the results.

[gregorybazylewicz]

Love the idea of creative spices. Two suggestions: To get the legs and breast properly cooked either Spatchcock the bird or cook the breast and legs separately. It's easier to carve off the breast meat if you remove the wishbone before cooking. Otherwise Love all your videos. Keep it up.

[yokaiofwater]

I'll be real, we stuff our turkey with meat stuffing. Yes, the breast meat is dry... but to be fair, it is the greatest gravy and meat stuffing I have ever indulged.

Thank you for the tips, for my in-between times, I'll have to try your methods.❤

Happy Thanksgiving!