Description
A delicious and festive recipe perfect for your Thanksgiving buffet, creating joyful memories with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 large onion, quartered
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Mix butter, rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Rub the butter mixture under and over the turkey skin.
- Stuff the turkey cavity with onion, carrots, and celery.
- Place turkey in a roasting pan and pour chicken broth around it.
- Roast for 3-4 hours, basting occasionally, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let rest for 20 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure proper doneness.
- Adjust cooking time based on turkey size.
- Save pan drippings for gravy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: thanksgiving, turkey, holiday, buffet, festive