Description
A delicious roasted turkey recipe perfect for Thanksgiving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- 4 cups stuffing (optional)
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Remove the turkey giblets and pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
- Rub the softened butter all over the turkey.
- Season the turkey with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and rosemary.
- If using, stuff the turkey with stuffing.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and pour chicken broth into the bottom of the pan.
- Cover the turkey with foil and roast for 2.5 to 3 hours.
- Remove the foil and roast for an additional 30-60 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the turkey rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
- Letting the turkey rest helps retain juices.
- Save drippings for gravy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (4 oz)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: pavo thanksgiving, roasted turkey, Thanksgiving recipe