Perfect Roasted Turkey: Juicy Flavor That Feels Like Home
Experience the joy of a Perfect Roasted Turkey with juicy meat and crispy skin, perfect for any holiday gathering.
Equipment
- Roasting rack
- Large pan
- Meat Thermometer
- kitchen twine
Ingredients
Turkey
- 1 each Turkey (1 to 1.5 pounds per person)
Butter and Seasonings
- 1 cup Softened butter For spreading
- 4 cloves Garlic Minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh herbs (e.g., rosemary, thyme) Chopped
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
Citrus and Aromatics
- 2 each Lemons Halved
- 1 each Onion Quartered
Moisture
- 2 cups Chicken broth For basting
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Pat the turkey dry with paper towels and remove giblets. Season inside and out with salt and pepper.
- Mix softened butter with minced garlic and chopped herbs. Spread under the skin and over the turkey.
- Stuff the turkey cavity with halved lemons, onion quarters, and herb sprigs.
- Tie the legs with kitchen twine and tuck the wings under the turkey.
- Place the turkey on a roasting rack in a large pan and pour chicken broth into the bottom.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and roast the turkey, basting every 30 minutes. Tent with foil after the first hour.
- Check doneness with a meat thermometer (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
Notes
Baste regularly for best results and consider seasoning a day before for deeper flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalProtein: 42gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 5mg
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