Description
This roasted turkey recipe yields a perfectly juicy and flavorful bird with a crispy, golden skin. The herb-infused butter mixture adds aromatic richness to every bite, making it an ideal centerpiece for any holiday feast.
Ingredients
Turkey:
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 pounds), thawed if frozen
Herb Butter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage (or 1 teaspoon dried)
Additional:
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Pat the turkey dry and prepare herb butter mixture.
- Season and Stuff: Season turkey inside and out with herb butter. Stuff cavity with lemon, onion, and garlic.
- Roast: Place turkey on a rack in a roasting pan, pour broth, cover loosely with foil, and roast.
- Baste and Brown: Baste turkey every 45 minutes. Remove foil for final browning.
- Rest and Carve: Rest turkey before carving and serving.
Notes
- Resting the turkey enhances juiciness.
- Use drippings for homemade gravy.
- Brining adds extra flavor.
