HOW TO COOK A TURKEY
The biggest myth in all of American cookery is that a juicy, perfectly cooked turkey is difficult for the novice cook to achieve. Even if this is your first time, don't play scared, this will work! There is nothing to fear but the fear of dry turkey itself.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Whole Turkey Recipes
Time 3h45m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Place onion, celery, and carrot in a large, shallow roasting pan.
- Place turkey, breast side up, on top of the vegetables in the roasting pan. Pat the outside and inside of the turkey dry with paper towels.
- Combine salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Season the inside of the turkey with about 1/3 of the salt mixture. Fold wing tips under the bird.
- Melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat until the edges begin to turn golden, about 2 minutes. Cook and stir rosemary and sage for 1 minute.
- Place rosemary and sage inside the cavity of the turkey; reserve melted butter. Tie the legs together with twine.
- Brush outside of the turkey completely with the melted butter. Season with remaining 2/3 of the salt mixture.
- Bake turkey, uncovered, in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 3 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove the turkey from the oven and allow to rest in a warm area 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Cholesterol 136 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 45.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 603.5 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
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Ganga Maya
[email protected]This turkey recipe is a lifesaver! I'm not the best cook but I was able to follow this recipe and make a turkey that was actually edible. My family was very impressed.
Janet van Tonder
[email protected]I've made this turkey recipe several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to follow and the turkey always comes out so moist and flavorful.
Rakib Hosan
[email protected]This is the best turkey recipe I've ever used. The turkey was so juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be using this recipe again next year.
A GHAFFAR JESSANI
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good turkey recipe for years and this one is finally the one. The turkey was perfect and my family loved it.
Rakib Mehedi
[email protected]This turkey recipe is amazing! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfectly. I love that it's so easy to follow and that the turkey always comes out so juicy and flavorful.
Unique Rai
[email protected]I've tried many turkey recipes over the years but this one is by far the best. The turkey was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be using this recipe again and again.
M.Abdullah Sher
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm not the best cook but I was able to follow this recipe and make a turkey that was actually edible. My family was very impressed.
Leanna Martin
[email protected]I made this turkey for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making this turkey again for future holidays.
Arina Mohebi
[email protected]I've been cooking turkeys for years and this is the best recipe I've ever used. The turkey was perfectly cooked and so juicy. I will definitely be using this recipe again next year.
Leah Aguilar
[email protected]This was my first time cooking a turkey and it turned out amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey was moist and flavorful. My family loved it! Thanks for sharing this great recipe!