Description
A traditional Christmas roast featuring tender meat and flavorful seasonings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 2 cups of stuffing
- 1/2 cup of butter
- 4 cups of chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons of salt
- 1 tablespoon of pepper
- 2 teaspoons of rosemary
- 2 teaspoons of thyme
- 1 cup of chopped onions
- 1 cup of chopped celery
- 2 cups of chopped carrots
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the stuffing and set aside.
- Clean the turkey and pat it dry.
- Rub butter all over the turkey, then season with salt, pepper, rosemary, and thyme.
- Stuff the turkey cavity with the prepared stuffing.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and pour chicken broth around it.
- Roast the turkey for about 3 to 4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the turkey rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Check the temperature with a meat thermometer.
- Cover with foil if the skin browns too quickly.
- Use leftover meat for sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Christmas roast, holiday dinner, turkey recipe