Description
This recipe for Roasted Turkey is a classic and flavorful way to prepare a holiday centerpiece. The turkey is infused with a herb butter mixture and roasted to golden perfection, resulting in juicy and tender meat with a crispy skin.
Ingredients
Scale
Turkey:
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs), thawed
Herbed Butter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Stuffing:
- 1 onion, quartered
- 1 lemon, halved
- 1 apple, quartered
- 4 sprigs fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage)
Others:
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Remove the turkey giblets and pat the bird dry with paper towels.
- Prepare the herbed butter: In a small bowl, mix the butter with garlic, rosemary, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper.
- Season the turkey: Gently loosen the skin from the turkey breast and rub some of the herbed butter underneath. Rub the remaining butter all over the outside of the turkey.
- Stuff the cavity: Stuff the cavity with the onion, lemon, apple, and whole herb sprigs.
- Roast the turkey: Place the turkey on a rack in a large roasting pan and pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the pan. Roast uncovered for about 15 minutes per pound until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and carve: Let the turkey rest for 20–30 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure doneness.
- Save the pan drippings for gravy.
- For added flavor, dry brine the turkey the night before roasting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3.5 to 4.5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
