Description
A collection of delicious Thanksgiving entrees for your main dish.
Ingredients
- Turkey – 1 whole (12-14 lbs)
- Butter – 1 cup
- Salt – 2 tbsp
- Pepper – 1 tbsp
- Sage – 2 tbsp (fresh, chopped)
- Thyme – 2 tbsp (fresh, chopped)
- Garlic – 4 cloves (minced)
- Onions – 2 (quartered)
- Carrots – 3 (chopped)
- Celery – 3 stalks (chopped)
- Chicken broth – 4 cups
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare the turkey by removing the giblets and rinsing it under cold water.
- Pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
- Rub butter all over the turkey, including under the skin.
- Season the turkey with salt, pepper, sage, thyme, and garlic.
- Stuff the cavity with onions, carrots, and celery.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and pour chicken broth around it.
- Cover with aluminum foil and roast for 2.5 to 3 hours.
- Remove the foil and roast for an additional 30-45 minutes until the skin is golden brown.
- Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the turkey reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Save the drippings for gravy.
- For extra flavor, brine the turkey overnight.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (3 oz)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Thanksgiving entrees, main dishes, turkey recipes