Description
Learn how to make the perfect roasted turkey for your holiday feast with this easy and delicious recipe. Tender, juicy turkey with golden, crispy skin – a show-stopping centerpiece for any celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 pounds), thawed if frozen
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 onion, quartered
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 1 head of garlic, halved crosswise
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 sprigs fresh sage
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare the Turkey: Pat the turkey dry and rub with seasoned butter. Stuff with onion, lemon, garlic, and herbs.
- Roast the Turkey: Roast the turkey on a rack in a roasting pan, basting occasionally, until cooked through.
- Rest and Carve: Let the turkey rest before carving and serving.
Notes
- Consider brining the turkey for added flavor.
- Enhance drippings with white wine for gravy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
