Easy Roast Turkey Recipe: Juicy Flavor for Your Holiday Feast
Discover the secret to a juicy and flavorful turkey with this easy roast turkey recipe, perfect for your holiday feast.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey
- 2 cups turkey broth
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 lemon, quartered
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Remove the turkey from the packaging and pat it dry with paper towels.
- Rub the turkey with softened butter, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the cavity with rosemary, thyme, and lemon.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and pour the broth around it.
- Cover the turkey with aluminum foil and roast for 2 to 2.5 hours.
- Remove the foil and roast for an additional 30 minutes to brown the skin.
- Let the turkey rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider brining the turkey overnight.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the turkey is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 55 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg