Description
Indulge in the heartwarming tradition of Thanksgiving with this mouthwatering roast turkey recipe. Juicy and tender, with a golden-brown skin, this dish is designed to impress your guests and ignite joyful conversations around the table. With fresh herbs and aromatic spices, each bite is a celebration of flavors reminiscent of cherished family gatherings. Follow these simple steps to create a holiday centerpiece that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 pounds)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 bunch fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage)
- 2 large yellow onions (quartered)
- 10 cloves garlic (whole)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Remove giblets from the turkey cavity; rinse under cold water and pat dry.
- Rub softened butter over the turkey’s surface; season generously with salt and pepper inside and out.
- Stuff the cavity with quartered onions, garlic cloves, and fresh herbs for added flavor.
- Place the turkey on a roasting rack in a large pan; pour chicken broth into the bottom of the pan.
- Roast for approximately 13 minutes per pound or until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached, basting every 30 minutes with pan juices.
- Let the turkey rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 6 oz cooked turkey
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg