ROAST TURKEY
After a successful Thanksgiving meal, guests invariably wonder why we don't roast turkeys more often. The following months give ample opportunity to do just that. Here is a herb-roasted holiday bird stuffed with citrus and onion to provide a little zing against the fat.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories brunch, dinner, easy, lunch, main course
Time 6h
Yield Serves 10 to 12.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Remove the turkey from the refrigerator an hour or two before cooking it, and rinse and pat very dry with paper towels. Allow to sit on a rack in its roasting pan to come to room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 450. Rub turkey with salt and pepper, inside and out. Using a fork, mix butter, lemon zest, rosemary, sage and thyme in a small bowl. Rub this herb butter all over the turkey, inside and out.
- Place onion, orange and lemon inside the turkey cavity. Tuck the tips of the wings under the bird, then truss its legs together with cotton string. Roast turkey, uncovered, in the oven for 30 minutes.
- Reduce oven to 325. Baste the turkey with pan juices, and add a cup of water to the pan if it is looking dry. Continue roasting turkey, basting every 30 minutes and tenting it with foil if the skin is turning too dark, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh without touching bone registers 165 degrees, approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours total. Transfer to a cutting board or platter and allow to rest at least 30 minutes before carving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 678, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 91 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 1468 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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Valtrek xx
valtrek-xx@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe was actually pretty good.
Kaafiya Cali
c_k@gmail.comThis recipe was a little too complicated for me, but the turkey turned out great.
Benita Chijoke
cb72@aol.comThe turkey was cooked perfectly and the gravy was amazing.
pankratz
pankratz19@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again.
mdamin sharker
sharker.m@gmail.comI would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy roast turkey.
Ngwenya Buyithumelelo
ngwenya@gmail.comThis is my go-to recipe for roast turkey. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Sattom Biswas
biswassattom@gmail.comThe turkey was a little dry, but the gravy was very good.
Josephine Jim
josephine_jim@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the turkey came out perfect. It was juicy and flavorful, and the gravy was delicious.
Hiyra Khosravian
hiyra91@yahoo.comThis recipe was a disaster. The turkey was dry and overcooked, and the gravy was lumpy.
Mike Jackson
mikej4@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the gravy is delicious.
Qasier Qasierking
q-qasier@yahoo.comThis is the best roast turkey recipe I've ever tried. The turkey was cooked to perfection and the gravy was amazing.
Justina Thomas
t_j97@gmail.comI love this recipe! The turkey is always juicy and flavorful, and the gravy is to die for.
Jen Seamon
jen_seamon66@gmail.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Ishaque Umrani
ishaqueumrani89@gmail.comThe turkey was a little dry, but the gravy was excellent.
Kirunda Jamada
jamada.k23@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out great. The meat was tender and juicy, and the skin was crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy roast turkey.
Patrick Donoghue
d-patrick29@hotmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! The turkey was cooked to perfection and the gravy was delicious. I will definitely be making this again for Christmas dinner.
Anita Gaolathwe
gaolathweanita39@gmail.comI've been cooking roast turkey for years, and this recipe is by far the best I've tried. The turkey was incredibly moist and tender, and the gravy was rich and flavorful.
josiah oludare
ojosiah@gmail.comThis roast turkey recipe was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The turkey was juicy and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be using this recipe again.