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Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

A classic Thanksgiving turkey recipe that's juicy and flavorful.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Turkey

  • 1 whole Turkey (12-14 lbs) thawed if frozen
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 2 tablespoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Black Pepper freshly ground
  • 1 bunch Fresh Herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage)
  • 1 whole Lemon halved
  • 1 whole Onion quartered
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Remove the turkey giblets and pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
  3. Rub the turkey inside and out with the softened butter.
  4. Season the turkey generously with salt and pepper.
  5. Stuff the cavity with the bunch of fresh herbs, lemon halves, and onion quarters.
  6. Place the turkey breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan.
  7. Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the roasting pan.
  8. Roast the turkey, basting occasionally with the pan juices, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh, about 4 hours.
  9. Let the turkey rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 70g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 500mg | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Thanksgiving
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