Description
Experience the joy of the holiday season with a perfectly roasted Christmas turkey that takes center stage at your festive gatherings. This recipe promises succulent meat enveloped in crispy, golden-brown skin, infused with aromatic herbs and spices. Easy to prepare and delightful in taste, it’s sure to be a hit with family and friends. Create lasting memories as you carve into this flavorful centerpiece that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–14 lb whole turkey
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
- 6 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 large onion, quartered
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Remove giblets from the turkey cavity and pat dry with paper towels.
- Rub softened butter all over the turkey's skin, then season generously with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the cavity with garlic cloves, lemon slices, onion quarters, and fresh herbs.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan breast-side up. Pour chicken broth into the pan.
- Roast for about 3-4 hours, basting every 30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the turkey rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (227g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg