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Oven Roasted Turkey

Mouthwatering Oven Roasted Turkey for Your Holiday Feast

This Oven Roasted Turkey is a holiday favorite, combining simplicity, irresistible flavor, and crowd-pleasing appeal for a memorable feast.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Resting Time 45 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Turkey
  • 10-12 pounds Turkey Thoroughly thawed
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt For seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Substitute with white pepper if preferred
For the Stuffing
  • Onion Consider using sweet onions
  • Lemon Fresh slices
  • 8 cloves Garlic Minced or whole
For the Herb Butter
  • 10 tablespoons Butter Room temperature, can swap with olive oil
  • 1 ounce Fresh Sage Can substitute with dried sage
  • 1 ounce Fresh Rosemary Substitute with thyme if preferred
  • 1 ounce Fresh Thyme Fresh is best, but dried can also work

Equipment

  • oven
  • Roasting Rack
  • Baking Pan
  • meat thermometer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Kitchen Twine

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and adjust the oven rack to the center position.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, fresh sage, rosemary, and thyme, along with a pinch of kosher salt.
  3. Remove the neck and giblets from the thawed turkey cavity and pat it dry. Season with kosher salt and black pepper.
  4. Stuff the turkey cavity with quartered onion, lemon slices, whole garlic cloves, and remaining fresh herbs. Tie the legs with kitchen twine and tuck the wings.
  5. Brush the surface of the turkey skin with the herb butter mixture, covering every inch.
  6. Place the turkey on a roasting rack in a baking pan. Roast for 13-15 minutes per pound, checking the internal temperature of the thigh.
  7. If the skin is browning too quickly, tent loosely with foil.
  8. Let the turkey rest for 30-45 minutes before carving.

Nutrition

Serving: 3ouncesCalories: 250kcalProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with seasonal sides like candied yams and roasted Brussels sprouts for a perfect holiday meal.

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