Description

This Classic Roast Turkey delivers a bird with incredibly crispy, golden-brown skin and succulent, tender meat that melts in your mouth. A wholesome meal that tastes like a celebration of heritage and health.

Ingredients

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12–14 lbs Whole Turkey (thawed)
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter or Ghee (softened)
1 large Yellow Onion (quartered)
1 bulb Fresh Garlic (halved)
1 large Lemon (halved)
1 bunch Fresh Rosemary
1 bunch Fresh Sage
1 bunch Fresh Thyme
2 tablespoons Sea Salt
1 tablespoon Cracked Black Pepper
2 cups Low-Sodium Chicken or Turkey Bone Broth

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Instructions

Remove the turkey from the refrigerator at least 45 minutes before cooking. Remove the giblets and neck from the cavity. Pat the turkey dry with paper towels
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C)
Sprinkle sea salt and pepper inside the cavity. Stuff with onion, garlic, lemon, and herbs
Mix butter with chopped herbs and spread under the skin of the breast and on the exterior
Truss the turkey and place it on a roasting rack with broth in the pa
Roast until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 13 to 15 minutes per pound
Let the turkey rest for at least 30 to 45 minutes before carving

Notes

Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.

Consider dry brining the night before for better seasoning.

Avoid frequent basting to maintain oven temperature.

Prep Time: 45 mins
Cook Time: 3 hrs
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6 oz
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 0g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 48g
Cholesterol: 115mg