We stuffed the bird with mushroom stuffing, but you can use your own favorite recipe if you prefer.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Turkey Recipes
Time 5h30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with rack in lowest position. Prepare and stuff the turkey.
- Cut turkey neck into pieces; combine in a large roasting pan with carrots, onions, and reserved sage stems. Set rack in pan (over vegetables); place turkey on rack, breast side up. Rub turkey with butter; season generously with salt and pepper.
- Place pan in oven. Pour 6 cups water in bottom of pan; tent with foil. Roast, basting bird every 30 minutes with pan liquids, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh (avoiding bone) registers 125 degrees, about 3 1/2 hours.
- Remove foil; raise oven heat to 400 degrees. Continue roasting, basting occasionally, until thigh reaches 170 degrees, 45 to 60 minutes more. Tent with foil if bird browns too quickly; add more water if pan becomes dry. Transfer turkey (on rack) to a rimmed baking sheet; cover loosely with foil while making the gravy.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Chandra Sunuwar
[email protected]This recipe is a bit challenging, but it's worth it for the delicious results.
Laiba Imran
[email protected]I'm not a fan of turkey, but I loved this recipe. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was amazing.
Yubraj Khatri
[email protected]This recipe is a bit expensive, but it's worth it for a special occasion dinner.
yoUr rAt
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the stuffing is always a hit.
Sarah Griffiths
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a special occasion dinner. The turkey is elegant and impressive, and the stuffing is simply delicious.
Arsharif01 Arsharif01
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sage, so I omitted it from the stuffing. The stuffing was still delicious, but I think it would have been even better with the sage.
SHISHIR ARYAL
[email protected]I love how this recipe uses fresh sage and mushrooms in the stuffing. It gives the stuffing a really nice, earthy flavor.
nawazkhaskheli59 nawaz
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The turkey is always delicious, and the stuffing is to die for.
Pritom Mondal
[email protected]I've tried many roast turkey recipes, but this one is by far the best. The turkey is always moist and tender, and the stuffing is always flavorful and moist.
Tony White
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for roast turkey. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Tumisang Ingrid
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family, and they loved it! The turkey was juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing was moist and savory.
MAATLA INNOCENT
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The turkey was dry and overcooked, and the stuffing was mushy. I will never make this recipe again.
Jeremy Whitmire
[email protected]The stuffing was a little bland for my taste, but the turkey was delicious.
hana
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe. The turkey came out perfect.
Mackay mwanja
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was moist and juicy, and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.
Ravon Payne
[email protected]The turkey was a little dry, but the stuffing was amazing! I'll definitely be making the stuffing again, but I'll try a different turkey recipe next time.
Joel Patrick
[email protected]This was my first time making roast turkey, and I was so nervous! But this recipe made it so easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the turkey turned out beautifully. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.
Bernardo Beltre
[email protected]I've been making this recipe for years, and it never disappoints. The turkey always comes out perfectly cooked, and the stuffing is always delicious. I love that I can make the stuffing ahead of time, which saves me a lot of time on Thanksgiving day.
Rizwan Mahi
[email protected]This recipe was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was savory and aromatic. I especially loved the crispy sage leaves on top. It added a nice touch of texture and flavor.