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Description
A classic roasted turkey recipe that delivers juicy, flavorful meat with crispy skin. Perfect for holidays and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 lemon, halved
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 cups chicken or turkey broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Remove giblets and neck from turkey cavity. Pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
- Mix butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and rosemary in a bowl.
- Rub the butter mixture evenly under and over the turkey skin.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon, onion, and garlic.
- Place turkey breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Pour broth into the pan.
- Roast for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, basting every 30 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from oven and let rest 20 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Always use a meat thermometer to check doneness.
- Letting the turkey rest ensures juicier meat.
- For extra crispy skin, increase oven temperature to 450°F for the last 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg