The Perfect Turkey
Serves 10–16 · Turkey 12–16 lb, fully thawed · Prep 24 hours · Cook approximately 3–4¼ hours · Oven 325°F
Ingredients
- 1 whole turkey (12–16 lb)
- 8 tablespoons Bangin Turkey Bomb Seasoning
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking oil
- Optional: Onion, celery, carrots, lemon and fresh herbs
Steps
STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR BRINE
OPTION A — DRY BRINE (RECOMMENDED)
- 24 hours before cooking, remove the neck and giblets and pat the turkey completely dry.
- Rub 4 tablespoons Turkey Bomb all over the turkey, including the breasts, back, legs, thighs, wings and underneath the bird. Gently loosen the skin and work some seasoning directly onto the meat.
- Place the turkey on a roasting rack and refrigerate uncovered for 24 hours.
OPTION B — WET BRINE
- For a natural, unenhanced turkey, combine 4 tablespoons Turkey Bomb with your favorite refrigerated wet brine made with water, salt and sugar.
- Submerge the turkey and refrigerate at 40°F or below for 12–24 hours. Remove from the brine, discard the liquid and pat the turkey thoroughly dry.
- IMPORTANT: Do not add a salt brine to a pre-brined, injected or enhanced turkey. Follow the turkey package instructions and adjust seasoning accordingly.
STEP 2: BUTTER THAT BIRD!
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- Mix 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 3 tablespoons Turkey Bomb.
- Carefully loosen the skin over the breasts, thighs and legs. Spread the seasoned butter directly onto the meat beneath the skin.
STEP 3: GET THAT GOLDEN SKIN
- Place turkey breast-side up on a roasting rack. Brush the outside with oil and sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon Turkey Bomb over the skin, if desired.
STEP 4: ROAST
- Cook at 325°F for 3–4¼ hours, or until the thickest part of the breast and the innermost thigh reach 165°F (without touching bone).
STEP 5: REST & CARVE
- Let rest for 20–30 minutes before carving. Then slice, serve and take the credit!

