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How to Make Turkey Confit

Take this year's Thanksgiving bird to the next level by separating the breast and legs to cook each to perfection.

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The Ultimate Turkey Dinner

Perfectly cooked legs and breast meat happen at two different times in the process of cooking a turkey. In this recipe, we separate each part and cook it in the most delicious way we know how to give you the best of both worlds. It's a little involved, but worth it for the year's biggest feast!

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Mix the Brine

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, minced garlic and shallot plus chopped fresh thyme, rosemary and bay leaves all come together to make up the dry brine for the legs and wings.

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Cover the Legs and Wings

Pat the brine all over the legs and wings. Leave the brine on overnight to saturate them with flavor.

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Clean off the Brine

Wipe off the herbs and spices before cooking the legs and wings. These flavorings have done their job.

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