Name: perfect roast turkey
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 12 lb whole turkey, thawed; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped; 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped; 1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped; 1 lemon, halved; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 1/2 cup chicken broth

Description

A timeless roast turkey recipe featuring herb-infused butter for moist, flavorful meat and a golden brown skin. Ideal for Thanksgiving and holiday feasts.

Ingredients

Scale

12 lb whole turkey, thawed

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped

1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped

1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped

1 lemon, halved

4 garlic cloves, crushed

1/2 cup chicken broth

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).

2. Pat turkey dry and loosen skin over breast.

3. Combine butter, herbs, salt, and pepper and spread under skin.

4. Place lemon and garlic in turkey cavity.

5. Tie legs and tuck wings under bird.

6. Place turkey on rack in roasting pan and pour broth into pan.

7. Roast turkey 3 hours, basting every 40 minutes, until breast reaches 165°F.

8. Remove turkey and let rest 30 minutes before carving.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Category: main course
Method: roasting
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350
Sugar: 0
Sodium: 500
Fat: 22
Saturated Fat: 7
Unsaturated Fat: 12
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 2
Fiber: 0
Protein: 25
Cholesterol: 100

Keywords: thanksgiving, roast turkey, holiday dinner, classic recipe, thanksgiving main, holiday feast