Beschreibung
A moist and flavorful turkey recipe perfect for Thanksgiving.
Zutaten
Skala
- 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
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, quartered
- 1 lemon, quartered
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage)
Anweisungen
- Thaw the turkey in the refrigerator for 3-4 days before cooking.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Remove the giblets and pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
- Rub the softened butter all over the turkey.
- Season the turkey with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Place the onion, lemon, and herbs inside the turkey cavity.
- Place the turkey on a rack in a roasting pan.
- Add chicken broth to the bottom of the pan.
- Roast the turkey for 2.5 to 3 hours, basting every 30 minutes.
- Check the internal temperature; it should reach 165°F (75°C).
- Let the turkey rest for 30 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
- Resting the turkey helps retain moisture.
- Adjust seasoning based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Kochen Zeit: 3 hours
- Kategorie: Main Dish
- Methode: Roasting
- Küche: American
Ernährung
- Portionsgröße: 1 slice
- Kalorien: 250
- Zucker: 0g
- Natrium: 500mg
- Fett: 15g
- Gesättigte Fettsäuren: 5g
- Ungesättigte Fette: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Kohlenhydrate: 0g
- Faser: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterin: 90mg
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