Easy Roast Turkey
Discover how to make an Easy Roast Turkey that’s juicy and flavorful—perfect for any gathering! Try it today for a delicious festive meal!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14-16 pound) whole turkey
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage (chopped finely)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped finely)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (chopped finely)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
- 1 lemon (halved)
- A few sprigs each of fresh sage, thyme, and rosemary
- 1 head garlic (break into cloves and peel them)
Instructions
- Prep the turkey by letting it sit at room temperature for an hour before roasting. Remove giblets and pat dry.
- Make the herb butter by mixing softened butter with chopped herbs, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Preheat oven to 450°F, then season the turkey inside and out with salt and pepper. Stuff the cavity with lemon halves, garlic cloves, and fresh herbs.
- Rub the herb butter over the turkey skin thoroughly.
- Place the turkey on a roasting rack in a pan and reduce oven temperature to 350°F immediately after placing it inside.
- Roast for approximately 13 minutes per pound until the internal temperature reaches 165°F in the thickest part of the thigh.
- Let the turkey rest for at least 20 minutes before carving to retain juiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (113g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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