Description
This roasted turkey is flavorful, juicy, and the centerpiece of any Thanksgiving or Christmas meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 pounds)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, sage)
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Remove the turkey from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Rub the turkey with softened butter, salt, and pepper, including inside the cavity.
- Stuff the cavity with fresh herbs, onion, carrots, and celery.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and pour chicken broth around it.
- Roast the turkey for about 13-15 minutes per pound.
- Baste the turkey every 30 minutes with the pan juices.
- Check the internal temperature; it should reach 165°F (75°C) in the thickest part.
- Let the turkey rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.
Notes
Consider brining the turkey overnight for an extra juicy and flavorful bird.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 195 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg