Beschreibung
A classic turkey recipe for Thanksgiving.
Zutaten
Skala
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 pounds)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, quartered
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 sprigs fresh 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 and pepper inside and out.
- Stuff the cavity with onion, lemon, and herbs.
- Place the turkey on a roasting rack in a roasting pan.
- Pour chicken broth into the pan.
- Cover the turkey with foil and roast for 2 hours.
- Remove the foil and roast for an additional 1-2 hours, basting every 30 minutes.
- Check the internal temperature; it should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Let the turkey rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Allow the turkey to come to room temperature before cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer for precise cooking.
- Save the drippings for gravy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Kochen Zeit: 3-4 hours
- Kategorie: Main Course
- Methode: Roasting
- Küche: American
Ernährung
- Portionsgröße: 1 slice
- Kalorien: 250
- Zucker: 0g
- Natrium: 600mg
- Fett: 14g
- Gesättigte Fettsäuren: 4g
- Ungesättigte Fette: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Kohlenhydrate: 0g
- Faser: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterin: 100mg
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