Description
A golden-brown Easy Thanksgiving Turkey that brings smiles to faces and warmth to hearts, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12-14 pounds)
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Olive oil or melted butter
- Fresh herbs (such as rosemary, thyme, and sage)
- Garlic (optional)
- Onions (optional)
- Carrots (optional)
- Celery (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Remove the turkey from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
- Rub the turkey with olive oil or melted butter.
- Sprinkle salt and black pepper all over the turkey.
- Stuff the cavity with fresh herbs, garlic, onions, carrots, and celery if desired.
- Place the turkey on a roasting rack inside a roasting pan.
- Roast the turkey for approximately 13 minutes per pound, checking the internal temperature for 165°F (74°C).
- Once cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.
Notes
Let the turkey rest after baking to ensure it stays moist. Feel free to explore variations like adding citrus zest or creating a spicy maple glaze.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 156 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 80g
- Cholesterol: 150mg