Roast Turkey for Thanksgiving
Ingredients
The turkey
-
12
lb
turkey
-
1
unit
lemon, quartered
-
1
unit
onion, peeled and quartered
-
4
sprigs
rosemary
-
5
cloves
garlic, smashed
-
8
tablespoons
butter, softened
-
2
teaspoons
salt
-
1
teaspoon
black pepper
-
2
cups
chicken or turkey broth
Optional garnish
-
1
unit
fresh herbs and fruit
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Fold the wings of the turkey under the body.
- Stuff the cavity of the turkey with lemon, onion, rosemary, and garlic.
- Mix butter, salt, and pepper in a bowl until combined.
- Spread the butter mixture all over the turkey, including under the skin.
- Tie the turkey drumsticks together.
- Place the turkey on a rack in a roasting pan.
- Cook for 30-40 minutes until the turkey starts to brown.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F.
- Baste the turkey with ½ cup of chicken broth.
- Bake for another 2 hours, basting every 30 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- If the turkey is browning too much, cover it with foil.
- Transfer the turkey to a serving platter and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
12
Calories
335
Total fat
16g
Total carbohydrates
2g
Total protein
70g
Sodium
633mg
Cholesterol
251mg
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