Description
Delicious turkey ideas for Thanksgiving celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups stuffing mix
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
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, including under the skin.
- Season the turkey with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and rosemary.
- Stuff the turkey with the stuffing mix.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and pour chicken broth around it.
- Cover the turkey with aluminum foil.
- Roast for about 3 hours, removing the foil for the last 30 minutes to brown the skin.
- Check the internal temperature; it should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Ensure the turkey is fully thawed before cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer for accurate cooking.
- Save the drippings for gravy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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