How To Make Easy Herb-Roasted Turkey
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 (10-pound) turkey
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (such as rosemary, thyme, and sage)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, halved
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 cloves of garlic, peeled
- 1 cup chicken or turkey broth
Instructions
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Preheat the 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 softened butter, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper.
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Gently loosen the skin on the turkey breast by running your fingers between the skin and the meat.
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Spread half of the herb butter mixture under the turkey skin, then rub the remaining mixture all over the outside of the turkey.
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Place the lemon, onion, and garlic cloves inside the turkey cavity.
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Place the turkey on a rack in a roasting pan and pour the chicken or turkey broth into the bottom of the pan.
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Roast the turkey for about 15 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when tested with a meat thermometer.
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Baste the turkey with the pan juices every 30 minutes.
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Once cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for at least 15 minutes before carving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 624kcal
- Total Fat : 32g
- Saturated Fat : 15g
- Cholesterol : 294mg
- Sodium : 891mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 2g
- Protein : 81g
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