Description
A festive meat dish perfect for Christmas dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 4 cups bread cubes for stuffing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the turkey by removing the giblets and patting it dry.
- In a bowl, mix butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and rosemary.
- Rub the butter mixture all over the turkey.
- Place the chopped vegetables inside the turkey cavity.
- Stuff the turkey with bread cubes.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and pour chicken broth around it.
- Cover with foil and roast for 3 hours.
- Remove the foil and roast for an additional hour until golden brown.
- Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Use fresh herbs for better flavor.
- Let leftovers cool before storing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 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: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: christmas meat, holiday turkey, festive dinner