THE BEST ROASTED TURKEY
We wanted a moist and flavorful bird with plenty of well-seasoned drippings. (That way we could use them to make the best gravy!) The key is to use traditional Thanksgiving herbs (think parsley, sage, rosemary, bay and thyme) and classic aromatics like onion and garlic. For richness, we basted with butter which also makes the most golden-brown and crispy skin. Leaving the bird untrussed allows the air to circulate for more even cooking.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 3h10m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Adjust a rack in the lowest position and preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Remove any turkey parts from the neck and breast cavities and reserve for other uses if desired. Dry the bird well with paper towels, inside and out. Salt and pepper the inside of the breast cavity and stuff the onion, garlic, herbs, and bay leaves inside. Set the bird on a roasting rack set in a roasting pan breast-side up. Brush generously with half of the butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Tent the bird with foil.
- Roast the turkey for 2 hours. Remove the foil and baste with the remaining butter. Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees F and continue to roast until an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees F in the thigh of the bird, about 45 minutes more.
- Remove the turkey from the oven and set aside to rest for 15 minutes before carving. Carve and serve.
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[email protected]I've made this turkey recipe several times and it's always a hit. The leftovers are great too.
Comfort Yaa
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BD MAHI GAMING
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[email protected]I've tried many turkey recipes over the years, but this one is my favorite. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the gravy is to die for.
Vlog World
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The turkey is always a showstopper.
Farabi Islam
[email protected]I love this recipe! The turkey is always juicy and flavorful.
Md. Azam Khan
[email protected]This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and the turkey is always cooked to perfection.
Younus Nangyal
[email protected]I've made this turkey recipe several times and it's always a hit. The leftovers are great too.
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[email protected]This turkey recipe is a must-try! It's so easy to make and the turkey is always delicious.
Nour Sherin
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best turkey recipe I've ever tried.
Zahra Mushtaq
[email protected]This turkey recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the turkey is always cooked to perfection.
tamara slate
[email protected]I've tried many turkey recipes over the years, but this one is my favorite. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the gravy is to die for.
Malanglog 830
[email protected]This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and the turkey is always delicious.
MD Ashraf Rain
[email protected]I love this recipe! The turkey is always juicy and flavorful.
zahurul 1984
[email protected]This was my first time roasting a turkey and it came out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the turkey was cooked to perfection.
Robert Khoza
[email protected]I've made this turkey recipe several times and it's always a hit. The leftovers are great too.
Tanvir Tahsin
[email protected]This turkey was so moist and flavorful! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it.