JUICY THANKSGIVING TURKEY

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My grandmother and mother passed this recipe on to me. It changes just a little every year, because we've never written it down before. But it is always incredibly juicy and succulent!

Provided by Kirsten

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Whole Turkey Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons dried parsley
2 tablespoons ground dried rosemary
2 tablespoons rubbed dried sage
2 tablespoons dried thyme leaves
1 tablespoon lemon pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 (15 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 orange, cut into wedges
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (750 milliliter) bottle champagne

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a turkey roaster with long sheets of aluminum foil that will be long enough to wrap over the turkey.
  • Stir together the parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, lemon pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Rub the herb mixture into the cavity of the turkey, then stuff with the celery, orange, onion, and carrot. Truss if desired, and place the turkey into the roasting pan. Pour the chicken broth and champagne over the turkey, making sure to get some champagne in the cavity. Bring the aluminum foil over the top of the turkey, and seal. Try to keep the foil from touching the skin of the turkey breast or legs.
  • Bake the turkey in the preheated oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear. Uncover the turkey, and continue baking until the skin turns golden brown, 30 minutes to 1 hour longer. 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, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 201.2 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 69.3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 680.2 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

Nansamba Latipher
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This recipe was a disaster! My turkey was dry and overcooked. I won't be making it again.


Sayed Sulaiman
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This turkey was so easy to make and it turned out so well! I'm definitely going to make it again next year.


pog yeet
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I've tried this recipe several times and it's always a hit. My family loves the crispy skin and the juicy meat. It's the perfect Thanksgiving turkey.


Trenton Ferris
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This recipe is a great starting point, but I made a few changes to suit my taste. I added some extra herbs and spices, and I also roasted the turkey on a bed of vegetables. It turned out amazing!


Nomusa Mguni-Mhlanga
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I followed the recipe exactly and my turkey turned out perfectly! It was so juicy and flavorful. My family loved it.


Freilys Mendoza
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This turkey was a little dry, but the flavor was amazing. I'll definitely make it again, but I'll adjust the cooking time.


Mfoniso Joshua
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's the best turkey I've ever had.


Khabib nurmagomedov
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm not the best cook, but this recipe made me look like a pro.


Ethan Ortiz
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I've made this turkey recipe for the past three years and it's always a hit! My family loves it.


Faustine Wendy
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This turkey was so juicy and flavorful! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.