Description
Indulge in the ultimate Thanksgiving experience with this Roast Turkey Thanksgiving Recipe. Picture a golden-brown turkey, perfectly seasoned and infused with aromatic herbs, taking center stage at your holiday table. This recipe guarantees a juicy, flavorful bird while creating lasting memories with loved ones. With straightforward steps and essential ingredients, you can achieve culinary success while minimizing stress, ensuring your Thanksgiving feast is memorable for all the right reasons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 3 sprigs fresh sage
- 4 cloves garlic (whole)
- 8 cups stale bread cubes (for stuffing)
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced celery
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Remove giblets from the turkey, pat dry, and season inside and out with salt and pepper.
- Brush melted butter generously over the turkey.
- Stuff the cavity with fresh herbs and whole garlic cloves.
- Place the turkey breast-side up in a roasting pan; roast for approximately 13-15 minutes per pound.
- Baste every hour with pan juices until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 20 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg