Description
A delightful main course for your Christmas dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 pounds)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Remove the turkey giblets and pat the turkey dry.
- Rub olive oil over the turkey and season with salt and pepper.
- Place onion, carrots, and celery inside the turkey cavity.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and add chicken broth.
- Cover the turkey with foil and roast for 2.5 to 3 hours.
- Remove the foil for the last 30 minutes to brown the skin.
- Check the internal temperature; it should reach 165°F (75°C).
- Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for accurate cooking.
- Let the turkey rest ensures juiciness.
- Adjust seasonings to your taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: christmas dinner main course