Description
A delicious Thanksgiving turkey recipe that is easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups bread crumbs
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried sage
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, bread crumbs, onion, celery, salt, pepper, thyme, and sage.
- Stuff the turkey with the bread crumb mixture.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and cover with foil.
- Roast for 3 to 4 hours, basting occasionally.
- Remove foil for the last hour to brown the skin.
- Check the internal temperature; it should reach 165°F (75°C).
- Let the turkey rest for 30 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for better flavor.
- Ensure the turkey is fully thawed before cooking.
- Save the drippings for gravy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: thanksgiving recipe, turkey, holiday meal