Beschreibung
Learn how to season a turkey for Thanksgiving to enhance its flavor.
Zutaten
Skala
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 pounds)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoon dried sage
- 1 lemon, halved
- 1 onion, quartered
Anweisungen
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Remove the turkey from the packaging and pat it dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, and sage.
- Rub the mixture all over the turkey, including under the skin.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon and onion.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan.
- Cover with foil and roast for 2.5 to 3 hours.
- Remove foil in the last hour to brown the skin.
- Check the internal temperature; it should reach 165°F (75°C).
- Let it rest for 20 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for stronger flavor.
- Consider brining the turkey for extra moisture.
- Adjust seasoning based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Kochen Zeit: 3 hours
- Kategorie: Main Course
- Methode: Roasting
- Küche: American
Ernährung
- Portionsgröße: 1 serving
- Kalorien: 300
- Zucker: 0g
- Natrium: 800mg
- Fett: 15g
- Gesättigte Fettsäuren: 3g
- Ungesättigte Fette: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Kohlenhydrate: 0g
- Faser: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterin: 120mg
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