Description
Indulge in the succulent flavors of a perfectly slow-roasted turkey, expertly seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices. This classic holiday main dish is sure to impress your family and guests with its juicy tenderness and rich aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 pounds)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
Seasoning Blend:
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1½ teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
Additional:
- 1 onion, quartered
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Heat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the Turkey: Dry the turkey and mix butter with seasonings. Rub half under the skin and the rest on the outside.
- Stuff the Turkey: Fill the cavity with onion, lemon, and garlic.
- Roast: Place the turkey in a roasting pan, add broth, cover with foil, and roast for 3½ to 4½ hours.
- Rest and Serve: Let the turkey rest before carving.
Notes
- Dry brine the turkey 24 hours in advance for enhanced flavor.
- Utilize pan drippings for a delicious gravy.
- Adjust roasting time based on turkey size.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz turkey
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
