Description
A delicious main dish for Thanksgiving celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 pounds)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
Instructions
- 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, including under the skin.
- Season the turkey with salt, black pepper, thyme, rosemary, and garlic powder.
- Place the onion, carrots, and celery inside the turkey cavity.
- Place the turkey on a roasting rack in a roasting pan and pour chicken broth into the bottom of the pan.
- Cover the turkey loosely with aluminum foil.
- Roast the turkey for about 3 to 4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove the foil for the last 30 minutes to crisp the skin.
- Let the turkey rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for accurate cooking.
- Save the drippings for gravy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3.5 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (3 oz)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: thanksgiving mains, turkey, holiday recipes