Thanksgiving Turkey

Cuisine

American

Meal Type

Main Course

Servings

Cost

$$$

Time

270 Min

Ingredients

1 whole turkey (12–14 lb), fully thawed
4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp kosher salt (adjust if pre-brined)
2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp chopped rosemary
1 tbsp chopped thyme
1 lemon, halved
1 onion, quartered
4 garlic cloves
2 cups low-sodium broth

Instructions

Refrigerate-thaw turkey completely and remove giblets.
Heat oven to 325°F.
Pat dry and rub with butter, oil, salt, pepper, and herbs.
Place lemon, onion, and garlic loosely in cavity; do not pack with stuffing.
Set on a rack in a roasting pan with broth underneath.
Roast about 3–4 hours, checking temperature rather than time; tent with foil if browning too quickly.
Cook until breast, innermost thigh, and innermost wing reach 165°F.
Rest 20–30 minutes before carving.

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Total Calories

5280

Serving Calories

440

Nutrition Information

Approx. per serving: 440 calories; 55g protein; 2g carbohydrates; 23g fat; 0g fiber; 0g sugar; 680mg sodium. Notable sources may include protein, selenium, B vitamins.