Description
This recipe for the best roast turkey will guide you to create a perfectly juicy and flavorful turkey, ideal for any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 pounds)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- Fresh herbs (optional, for stuffing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Remove the turkey giblets and pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix the softened butter with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and rosemary.
- Rub the butter mixture all over the turkey, including under the skin.
- Stuff the cavity with onion, carrots, celery, and fresh herbs if using.
- Place the turkey on a roasting rack in a large roasting pan.
- Pour chicken broth into the bottom of the pan.
- Cover the turkey loosely with aluminum foil.
- Roast the turkey in the preheated oven, basting every 30 minutes, for about 3 to 4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove the foil during the last hour of cooking to allow the skin to brown.
- Let the turkey rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, brine the turkey overnight before cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the turkey is cooked properly.
- Leftover turkey can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (3 oz)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg