Description
A collection of delicious recipes for your Thanksgiving celebration.
Ingredients
- Turkey – 1 whole (12-14 lbs)
- Butter – 1 cup, softened
- Salt – 2 tablespoons
- Pepper – 1 tablespoon
- Garlic – 4 cloves, minced
- Onion – 1 large, chopped
- Celery – 2 stalks, chopped
- Carrots – 2, chopped
- Chicken broth – 4 cups
- Thyme – 1 tablespoon, dried
- Rosemary – 1 tablespoon, dried
- Stuffing mix – 1 box
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a bowl, mix butter, salt, pepper, garlic, thyme, and rosemary.
- Gently separate the turkey skin from the meat and rub the butter mixture under the skin.
- Stuff the turkey cavity with onion, celery, carrots, and stuffing mix.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and cover with foil.
- Roast in the oven for 3-4 hours, basting occasionally with chicken broth.
- Remove foil during the last 30 minutes for a golden brown skin.
- Check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the turkey rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Choose a fresh turkey for better flavor.
- Make stuffing separately if preferred.
- Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: thanksgiving recipes, turkey, holiday meals, family dinner