Description
A straightforward recipe for preparing a delicious Thanksgiving turkey that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 pounds)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Remove the turkey giblets and pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
- Rub the softened butter all over the turkey, including under the skin.
- Season the turkey generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the pan.
- Stuff the cavity with fresh herbs.
- Cover the turkey loosely with aluminum foil.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 3 to 4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove the foil during the last hour of cooking to allow the skin to brown.
- Let the turkey rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, brine the turkey overnight before cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the turkey is cooked properly.
- Save the drippings for making gravy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Easy Thanksgiving Turkey