Description
A delicious main dish for Thanksgiving celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 large onion, quartered
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Remove the turkey giblets and rinse the turkey inside and out.
- Pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
- Rub the softened butter all over the turkey.
- Season the turkey with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and rosemary.
- Place the onion, carrots, and celery inside the turkey cavity.
- Place the turkey on a roasting pan and pour chicken broth around it.
- Roast the turkey for about 3 to 3.5 hours, basting every 30 minutes.
- Check the internal temperature; it should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Let the turkey rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Thaw the turkey in the refrigerator if frozen.
- Use a meat thermometer for accurate cooking.
- Save the drippings for gravy.
- 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: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: thanksgiving mains, turkey, holiday recipes