Directions:
- For turkey: Stir 3 gallons water and salt in large pot until salt dissolves. Stir in peppercorns and next 4 ingredients. Add turkey to brine. Place large plate atop turkey to submerge. Place in refrigerator. Soak turkey 8 to 10 hours. Remove turkey from brine; rinse and pat dry. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Store uncovered in refrigerator.)
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Place turkey on rack in large roasting pan. Rub butter over turkey. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place turkey in oven. Reduce temperature to 325°F. Roast turkey until thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 175°F, about 2 1/2 hours. Transfer turkey to platter; tent with foil. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before carving (internal temperature will rise 5 to 10 degrees).
- For pear gravy: Spoon off fat from drippings in pan, reserving 1/4 cup fat. Measure 2/3 cup pan juices. Melt butter and reserved 1/4 cup fat in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Mix in flour. Stir until light brown, about 2 minutes. Gradually add chicken broth, pear juice, and 2/3 cup pan juices. Simmer until thickened, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Stir in rum. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle turkey with marjoram; serve with gravy.
- Storage solutions: No room in the fridge to brine a turkey? No problem. Put a turkey-sized oven bag in a large cooler, then place the turkey in the bag. Pour in the brine and seal tightly. Place ice over and around turkey, close the lid tightly, and let it brine 8 to 10 hours, adding ice periodically to keep temperature at 40° or below.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 1311.32 Kcal (5490 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 608.98 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 67.66g | 104% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 575.8mg | 192% | |
| Sodium | 41962.1mg | 1748% | |
| Potassium | 1767.75mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbs | 12.91g | 4% | |
| Sugars | 3.46g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.37g | 9% | |
| Protein | 164.2g | 328% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.2mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 9.6mg | 54% | |
| Calcium | 299.1mg | 30% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 53.23 Kcal (223 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 24.72 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 2.75g | 104% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 23.37mg | 192% | |
| Sodium | 1703.42mg | 1748% | |
| Potassium | 71.76mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbs | 0.52g | 4% | |
| Sugars | 0.14g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1g | 9% | |
| Protein | 6.67g | 328% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 54% | |
| Calcium | 12.1mg | 30% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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