Description
Juicy Thanksgiving Turkey is the highlight of your holiday feast, boasting a perfectly golden skin and succulent meat that melts in your mouth. This easy-to-follow recipe ensures your turkey is bursting with flavor thanks to a delightful herb butter blend, making it the centerpiece of cherished family gatherings. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any festive occasion, this turkey is bound to create unforgettable memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 sprigs fresh sage
- 6 garlic cloves (minced)
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 large sweet onion (quartered)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Remove giblets from the turkey cavity.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter with garlic, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Pat the turkey dry and rub half of the herb butter mixture inside and outside.
- Stuff the cavity with onion quarters and lemon slices; add remaining herb butter.
- Place turkey breast-side up in a roasting pan and pour chicken broth into the pan.
- Roast for approximately 13-15 minutes per pound or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 5 oz (142g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg