Description
Learn how to make a classic roasted turkey that’s perfect for any holiday feast. This recipe features a juicy, herb-infused bird with crispy skin, sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs), thawed if frozen
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- 1 onion, quartered
- 1 lemon, halved
- 1 head of garlic, halved horizontally
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth
- kitchen twine
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Prepare the Turkey: Remove giblets, pat the turkey dry, and mix softened butter with herbs. Rub half of the herb butter under the skin and the rest over the turkey. Stuff the cavity with onion, lemon, and garlic.
- Roast the Turkey: Place the turkey breast-side up on a roasting rack in a pan. Pour broth into the pan and roast for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, basting every 45 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Tent with foil if needed, and let the turkey rest for 30 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For added flavor, dry brine the turkey overnight with salt and herbs.
- Use a thermometer to ensure proper cooking.
- Save pan drippings for gravy.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of turkey
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
