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Oven-Roasted Turkey

A juicy and flavorful oven-roasted turkey, perfect for festive gatherings.
prep_time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main course (Entrée)
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • Meat thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • 12 lb Whole turkey thawed
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp Black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 Onion quartered
  • 1 Lemon halved
  • 4 sprigs Fresh thyme
  • 2 cups Chicken broth low-sodium

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
  • Pat the turkey dry with paper towels and place it breast-side up in a roasting pan.
    12 lb Whole turkey
  • Rub the turkey with softened butter and olive oil, then season generously with kosher salt and black pepper, inside and out.
    1 cup Unsalted butter, 2 tbsp Olive oil, 2 tbsp Kosher salt, 1 tbsp Black pepper
  • Place the onion, lemon, and thyme sprigs inside the turkey cavity.
    1 Onion, 1 Lemon, 4 sprigs Fresh thyme
  • Pour chicken broth into the bottom of the roasting pan.
    2 cups Chicken broth
  • Roast the turkey for 3-4 hours, basting every 30 minutes with pan juices, until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F (74°C).
  • Remove from oven, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.
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Notes

For best results, brine the turkey overnight before roasting to enhance flavor and moisture.

Nutrition

Serving: 8gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 65gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8g
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Keyword Holiday, Thanksgiving, Turkey
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