Description
A delicious turkey recipe perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 lemon, halved
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Remove the giblets from the turkey cavity.
- Rinse the turkey under cold water and pat dry.
- Rub the olive oil all over the turkey.
- Season the turkey with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon halves and fresh herbs.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 3-4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on turkey weight.
- Use a meat thermometer for accurate temperature.
- Letting the turkey rest helps retain juices.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: turkey, roast turkey, holiday recipe