Description
Indulge in the ultimate holiday centerpiece with this Juicy Thanksgiving Turkey. This recipe guarantees tender, flavorful meat enveloped in a perfectly golden-brown skin. With fresh herbs and aromatic garlic, each bite evokes the warmth of family gatherings and festive cheer. Prepare to impress your guests with a turkey that’s not only beautiful but also deliciously memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–14 lb whole turkey
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh sage (chopped)
- 6 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 onion (quartered)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 lemon wedges
Instructions
- Thaw the turkey in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours. Remove giblets from inside.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Pat the turkey dry and rub softened butter all over it.
- Generously season with salt and pepper.
- Mix chopped herbs and minced garlic; stuff under the turkey’s skin for flavor enhancement.
- Place quartered onions and lemon wedges inside the cavity.
- Pour chicken broth into a roasting pan and set the turkey breast-side up on a rack above it.
- Roast for approximately 13 minutes per pound, basting every 30 minutes until an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 5 oz of cooked turkey
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 120mg