Description
A delicious and moist turkey recipe perfect for Thanksgiving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon rosemary
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, quartered
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Remove the turkey from the packaging and pat it dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and rosemary.
- Rub the butter mixture all over the turkey, including under the skin.
- Stuff the cavity with onion, lemon, rosemary, and thyme.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and add chicken broth to the bottom.
- Cover the turkey with aluminum foil and roast for 2 hours.
- Remove the foil and roast for an additional 1-2 hours, basting every 30 minutes.
- Check for doneness (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).
- Let the turkey rest for 30 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
- Let the turkey come to room temperature before cooking.
- Customize herbs to your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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