Roast Turkey
A classic roast turkey recipe featuring tender, juicy meat with crispy golden skin, perfect for holiday gatherings or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 whole turkey (12-14 lbs), thawed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- 1 large onion, quartered
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Fresh parsley and sage sprigs (optional, for stuffing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Remove turkey giblets and pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
- Carefully loosen the skin over the turkey breast and rub half of the butter mixture under the skin. Rub the remaining butter all over the outside of the turkey.
- Stuff the cavity with onion, lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs if using.
- Place the turkey breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Tuck the wing tips under the body.
- Pour chicken broth into the bottom of the pan to keep the turkey moist.
- Roast the turkey, basting occasionally with pan juices, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh, about 3 to 3.5 hours.
- Remove the turkey from the oven and tent with foil. Let rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.
Notes
For extra crispy skin, increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) during the last 20 minutes of roasting.
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