Description
A delicious Thanksgiving recipe for roasted turkey with herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 pounds)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoon dried sage
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Remove the turkey giblets and pat the turkey dry.
- In a bowl, mix butter, salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and sage.
- Rub the butter mixture all over the turkey.
- Place the onion, carrots, and celery inside the cavity.
- Place the turkey on a roasting pan and pour chicken broth around it.
- Roast for 3 to 4 hours, basting every hour.
- Check the internal temperature; it should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
- Let the turkey sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Save the drippings for gravy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: thanksgiving recipe, roasted turkey, holiday meal