Beschreibung
A classic Thanksgiving turkey recipe that is juicy and flavorful.
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
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- Fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, sage)
Anweisungen
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Remove the giblets from the turkey.
- Pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
- Rub the softened butter all over the turkey.
- Season the turkey inside and out with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Stuff the cavity with onion, carrots, celery, and fresh herbs.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and pour chicken broth around it.
- Cover the turkey with aluminum foil.
- Roast for 2 to 2.5 hours, removing the foil in the last 30 minutes to brown the skin.
- Check the internal temperature; it should reach 165°F (75°C).
- Let the turkey rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
- Brining the turkey overnight can enhance flavor.
- Save the drippings for gravy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Kochen Zeit: 2.5 hours
- Kategorie: Main Dish
- Methode: Roasting
- Küche: American
Ernährung
- Portionsgröße: 1 slice (4 oz)
- Kalorien: 250
- Zucker: 0 g
- Natrium: 300 mg
- Fett: 14 g
- Gesättigte Fettsäuren: 4 g
- Ungesättigte Fette: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Kohlenhydrate: 0 g
- Faser: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterin: 100 mg
Keywords: thanksgiving turkey, roasted turkey, holiday turkey