Name: Classic Roast Turkey Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (12-14 pound) whole turkey; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1 teaspoon dried sage; 1 onion, quartered; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 4 cups chicken or turkey broth

Classic Roast Turkey Recipe

Sissie Carlo Modified: August 23, 2024

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How To Make Classic Roast Turkey

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Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 3 hours

Total: 3 hours and 20 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 (12-14 pound) whole turkey
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 onion, quartered
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
4 cups chicken or turkey broth

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
Rinse the turkey inside and out, then pat dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and sage.
Place the turkey on a rack in a roasting pan.
Rub the butter mixture all over the turkey, inside and out.
Stuff the turkey cavity with the onion, celery, and carrots.
Pour the chicken or turkey broth into the bottom of the roasting pan.
Cover the turkey loosely with aluminum foil.
Roast the turkey in the preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Remove the foil during the last 30 minutes of cooking to brown the skin.
Once cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 20 minutes before carving.

Nutrition

Calories : 240kcal
Total Fat : 12g
Saturated Fat : 6g
Cholesterol : 100mg
Sodium : 1380mg
Total Carbohydrates : 4g
Dietary Fiber : 1g
Sugar : 1g
Protein : 28g

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