Description
A festive feast recipe perfect for Christmas gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 tbsp rosemary, chopped
- 2 tbsp thyme, chopped
- 1 tbsp sage, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 onions, quartered
- 4 carrots, chopped
- 4 celery stalks, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Mix butter with rosemary, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the butter mixture under and over the turkey skin.
- Place onions, carrots, and celery in the roasting pan.
- Put turkey on top of vegetables and pour chicken broth into the pan.
- Roast for 3-4 hours, basting every 30 minutes.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 20 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for best flavor.
- Basting keeps the turkey moist.
- Resting ensures juicy meat.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Christmas, festive, turkey, roast, holiday dinner