Are you ready to impress your family and friends with a mouth-watering centerpiece at your next gathering? Look no further than this juicy whole roast turkey recipe! Perfectly seasoned and beautifully roasted, this turkey will be the star of your feast. Let’s dive in!
Juicy Whole Roast Turkey
This succulent turkey recipe brings together simple ingredients and a few careful steps to ensure your bird turns out tender, juicy, and full of flavor. Gather your ingredients and let’s get started!
### Ingredients:
- 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
- 1 tablespoon dried sage
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or turkey stock
- 1 onion, quartered
- 1 lemon, halved
- Fresh herbs (optional for stuffing inside the cavity)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Make sure to adjust your oven racks to have enough space for the turkey to sit comfortably.
- Thaw your turkey if it’s frozen. The best way is to let it sit in the refrigerator for several days before cooking.
- Remove the turkey from its packaging and take out the giblets from inside the cavity. Pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, rosemary, and sage until well combined.
- Gently loosen the skin of the turkey breast and rub some of the butter mixture underneath the skin. Rub the remaining mixture all over the outside of the turkey.
- Stuff the cavity of the turkey with onion quarters, lemon halves, and any fresh herbs you prefer.
- Place the turkey breast-side up on a roasting rack inside a large roasting pan. Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the pan to create steam while roasting.
- Cover the turkey loosely with aluminum foil and roast in the preheated oven for about 2 hours.
- After 2 hours, remove the foil and continue roasting for an additional 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when checked at the thickest part of the thigh.
- Once done, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for at least 20-30 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute.
- Carve your turkey and serve with your favorite sides. Enjoy your deliciously juicy whole roast turkey!
With this recipe, you’re all set to bring a feast to the table that everyone will remember. Happy roasting!
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source = easyweeknightrecipes.com
