Description
A classic roast turkey recipe that ensures juicy, flavorful meat with crispy skin. Perfect for holidays or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp dried rosemary
- 1 lemon, halved
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 cups chicken or turkey stock
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Remove giblets and neck from turkey. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Mix butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and rosemary in a bowl.
- Rub the butter mixture under the skin and all over the turkey.
- Place lemon, onion, and garlic inside the cavity.
- Place turkey on a rack in a roasting pan. Pour stock into the pan.
- Roast for 3-3.5 hours, basting every 30 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 20 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness.
- For crispier skin, increase oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) for the last 10 minutes.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3.5 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg