Beschreibung
A guide to preparing a Thanksgiving turkey with step-by-step instructions.
Zutaten
Skala
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 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
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Remove the turkey 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.
- Stuff the cavity with onion, lemon, and fresh herbs.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and pour chicken broth into the bottom of the pan.
- Cover the turkey with foil and roast for about 2.5 to 3 hours.
- Remove the foil in the last hour 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 enhances flavor.
- Save the bones for making stock.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Kochen Zeit: 3 hours
- Kategorie: Main Course
- Methode: Roasting
- Küche: American
Ernährung
- Portionsgröße: 1 slice
- Kalorien: 250
- Zucker: 0g
- Natrium: 500mg
- Fett: 15g
- Gesättigte Fettsäuren: 5g
- Ungesättigte Fette: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Kohlenhydrate: 0g
- Faser: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterin: 100mg
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