Description
A delicious and festive dish perfect for your Christmas party dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 tbsp rosemary, chopped
- 2 tbsp thyme, chopped
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Rinse turkey and pat dry with paper towels.
- Mix butter, rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper, and garlic in a bowl.
- Rub the butter mixture under the skin and all over the turkey.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon slices and onion.
- Place turkey on a roasting rack in a pan.
- Pour chicken broth into the pan.
- Roast for 3-4 hours until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let rest for 20 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure proper cooking.
- Baste the turkey every hour for extra moisture.
- Let the turkey rest before serving for juicier meat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (6 oz turkey)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Christmas dinner, holiday turkey, party food, festive meal