Description
A classic turkey recipe for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, quartered
- 1 lemon, quartered
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the turkey by removing the giblets.
- Rub the softened butter all over the turkey.
- Season with salt and pepper inside and out.
- Stuff the cavity with onion, lemon, and herbs.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan.
- Add chicken broth to the bottom of the pan.
- Roast for 3-4 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
- Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
- Let the turkey come to room temperature before cooking.
- Adjust cooking time based on turkey size.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (3 oz)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: turkey, roast turkey, holiday meal