Description
A delicious main dish perfect for your Thanksgiving celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 pounds)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Remove the turkey giblets and pat the turkey dry.
- Rub the softened butter all over the turkey.
- Season the turkey with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the cavity with onion, carrots, celery, and herbs.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and pour chicken broth around it.
- Cover with aluminum foil and roast for 2.5 to 3 hours.
- Remove the foil and roast for an additional 30-60 minutes until golden brown.
- Let it rest for 20 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for accurate cooking.
- Let leftovers cool before refrigerating.
- Pair with cranberry sauce for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: thanksgiving main dishes