Easy Roast Turkey Recipe
This roast turkey recipe is tender, juicy, and simple to make with a delicious garlic herb butter rubbed on the skin. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a special occasion!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Whole Turkey:
- 1 (14-16 pound) whole turkey
- Salt & pepper to taste
Herb Butter:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, or to taste
Inside the Turkey:
- 1 lemon, halved
- A few sprigs each fresh sage, thyme, and rosemary
- 1 head garlic, cloves peeled
Instructions
- Prepare Herb Butter: Mash together softened butter, sage, thyme, rosemary, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 450°F, position rack in the bottom third.
- Prep Turkey: Remove giblets, pat turkey dry, season with salt and pepper, stuff cavity with lemon, herbs, and garlic, rub with herb butter, tuck wings, tie legs.
- Roast Turkey: Place turkey on roasting pan rack, roast at 350°F for about 3 hours until internal temperature reaches 165°F in the thigh.
- Rest and Carve: Let turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
Notes
- If using a turkey of a different size, adjust butter and seasonings accordingly.
- Do not salt a brined turkey and adjust seasoning accordingly.
- Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure proper cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 537 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 684mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 56g
- Cholesterol: 234mg
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