Beschreibung
The best Thanksgiving turkey recipe for a juicy and flavorful turkey.
Zutaten
Skala
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 cups chicken broth
Anweisungen
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Remove the turkey giblets and pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix the butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and rosemary.
- Rub the butter mixture all over the turkey and under the skin.
- Stuff the turkey with lemon and onion quarters.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and pour chicken broth into the bottom of the pan.
- Cover the turkey with aluminum foil.
- Roast for about 2.5 to 3 hours, basting every 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil for 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.
- Let the turkey come to room temperature before cooking.
- Save the drippings for gravy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Kochen Zeit: 3 hours
- Kategorie: Main Course
- Methode: Roasting
- Küche: American
Ernährung
- Portionsgröße: 1 serving
- Kalorien: 350
- Zucker: 0g
- Natrium: 800mg
- Fett: 20g
- Gesättigte Fettsäuren: 6g
- Ungesättigte Fette: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Kohlenhydrate: 0g
- Faser: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterin: 120mg
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