Description
A comforting and easy method for roasting a whole turkey that yields juicy meat and golden skin, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 onion, quartered
- 1 apple, quartered
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley)
- 2–3 cloves garlic, smashed (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Remove the turkey giblets and pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
- Rub the olive oil all over the turkey and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the cavity with onion, apple, and fresh herbs.
- Place the turkey on a roasting rack in a roasting pan.
- Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the pan.
- Roast in the preheated oven, basting every 30 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), about 2.5 to 3 hours.
- Let the turkey rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.
Notes
You can add flavor variations by using citrus, garlic butter, or spiced rub. Allow the turkey to thaw completely before roasting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: roast turkey, holiday cooking, easy recipes, comfort food, thanksgiving