Beschreibung
A simple guide to preparing Thanksgiving turkeys.
Zutaten
Skala
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 pounds)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, sage)
- 1 onion, quartered
- 1 lemon, quartered
Anweisungen
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Remove the turkey from packaging and pat it dry.
- Rub the softened butter all over the turkey.
- Season the turkey with salt and pepper inside and out.
- Stuff the cavity with onion, lemon, and fresh herbs.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and pour chicken broth into the bottom.
- Cover the turkey loosely with foil.
- Roast the turkey for about 3 hours, removing the foil in the last hour for browning.
- Check the internal temperature; it should reach 165°F (75°C).
- Let the turkey rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Ensure the turkey is fully thawed before cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer for best results.
- You can baste the turkey every 30 minutes for extra moisture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Kochen Zeit: 3 hours
- Kategorie: Main Course
- Methode: Roasting
- Küche: American
Ernährung
- Portionsgröße: 1 slice (3 oz)
- Kalorien: 200
- Zucker: 0 g
- Natrium: 90 mg
- Fett: 10 g
- Gesättigte Fettsäuren: 3 g
- Ungesättigte Fette: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Kohlenhydrate: 0 g
- Faser: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterin: 80 mg
Keywords: thanksgiving turkeys, roasted turkey, holiday meal