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