Description
Elevate your Thanksgiving feast with this succulent roast turkey recipe. Perfectly seasoned with fresh herbs and garlic, this juicy turkey is a showstopper that will impress family and friends alike. With its rich flavor and beautiful golden-brown skin, it’s the centerpiece of your holiday table that creates lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 pounds)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 sweet onions (quartered)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon (halved)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Remove giblets from the turkey, rinse under cold water, and pat dry.
- Rub softened butter all over the turkey, then season generously with salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, sage, and garlic.
- Stuff the cavity with quartered onions and lemon halves for added moisture and flavor.
- Place the turkey on a roasting rack in a pan and pour chicken broth into the bottom.
- Roast for approximately 13 minutes per pound or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Baste every 30 minutes with pan juices for extra juiciness.
- Let the turkey rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 ounces of turkey meat
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg