Description
A collection of easy and delicious holiday recipes for Thanksgiving.
Ingredients
- Turkey – 1 whole (12-14 lbs)
- Butter – 1 cup, softened
- Salt – 2 tablespoons
- Pepper – 1 tablespoon
- Garlic – 4 cloves, minced
- Onion – 1 large, chopped
- Celery – 2 stalks, chopped
- Carrots – 2, chopped
- Chicken broth – 4 cups
- Herbs (thyme, rosemary, sage) – 1 tablespoon each
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the turkey by removing the giblets and patting it dry.
- Rub the softened butter all over the turkey.
- Season with salt and pepper inside and out.
- Stuff the cavity with onion, garlic, celery, carrots, and herbs.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and pour chicken broth around it.
- Cover with foil and roast for 3 hours, basting every 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and roast for an additional hour until golden brown.
- Check the internal temperature, it should reach 165°F (75°C).
- Let it rest for 20 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Use fresh herbs for better flavor.
- Save the drippings for gravy.
- Leftovers can be stored for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: holiday recipes thanksgiving