Description
A simple and delicious recipe for preparing the best Thanksgiving turkey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 pounds)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, quartered
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 sprigs fresh sage
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Remove the turkey giblets and neck from the cavity.
- Pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
- Rub the softened butter all over the turkey.
- Season the turkey with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the cavity with onion, lemon, and herbs.
- Place the turkey on a roasting rack in a roasting pan.
- Pour chicken broth into the bottom of the pan.
- Cover the turkey with foil.
- Roast for 3 to 3.5 hours, basting occasionally.
- Remove the foil for the last 30 minutes to brown the skin.
- Check the internal temperature; it should reach 165°F (75°C).
- Let the turkey rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for accurate cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Make sure to let the turkey rest for even juiciness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3.5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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