Roasted Turkey Recipe

Roasted Turkey Recipe

An easy, no-fuss recipe using fresh herbs and simple seasonings.

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Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 4

Servings: 15 servings

Ingredients

12-14 lb turkey - thawed
½ bunch of fresh parsley
1 package fresh poultry herb blend - or fresh rosemary, thyme, oregano
1 yellow onion - chopped
8 garlic cloves - mashed
¼ cup olive oil - or vegetable oil
1 tsp salt
½ tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Remove the giblets and neck from inside the turkey. Drain any juices in the sink. Pat the outside skin dry with paper towel. Place the turkey in the roasting pan breast side up.
Brush the olive oil all over the skin of the turkey. Generously season it with salt and pepper.
Add the 1 chopped yellow onion, 8 mashed garlic cloves, ½ bunch parsley, and fresh herb poultry blend to the inside cavity.
Fold the wings under the turkey and tie the legs together.
Now reduce the oven heat to 325℉. Place the turkey in the oven. Cook until the turkey reaches 165℉ when poked with a meat thermometer (see notes for proper times). If the skin starts to brown, loosely cover the turkey with foil.
Once fully cooked, let the turkey rest for 15-30 minutes. Carve slices, serve and enjoy!
You can save the leftover carcass and unwanted pieces for making turkey broth.

Recipe Notes:

A stuffed turkey will take longer to cook than an unstuffed turkey. The cook times below are a great guideline to get started. However, these are approximate and will vary.

8 to 12 lbs Unstuffed turkey: 2¾ to 3 hours Stuffed: 3 to 3½ hours
12 to 14 lbs Unstuffed turkey: 3 to 3¾ hours Stuffed: 3½ to 4 hours
14 to 18 lbs Unstuffed turkey: 3¾ to 4¼ hours Stuffed: 4 to 4¼ hours
18 to 20 lbs Unstuffed turkey: 4¼ to 4½ hours Stuffed: 4¼ to 4¾ hours
20 to 24 lbs Unstuffed turkey: 4½ to 5 hours Stuffed: 4¾ to 5¼ hours

According to the USDA, a turkey is done when your food thermometer reaches 165°F when poked through the innermost part of the thigh, the innermost part of the wing, and thickest part of the breast (without touching the bone).

If using stuffing, check the center of the stuffing with food thermometer as well. It should also reach 165°F. Once cooked, remove the stuffing immediately and cover with foil or a lid.

here's a quick video on how to carve a turkey

Nutrition Info

The nutritional information provided is an estimate and is per serving.

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