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Christmas Turkey
If you are looking for a new recipe for your Christmas Turkey this is the one to make. It is loaded with flavor and seasoned perfectly.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Let Rest
1 hr
Total Time
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 530 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12-24 lb Whole Turkey fully thawed
- 2 large onion
- 1 large orange
- 4 Fresh rosemary sprigs
- 3 fresh thyme springs
- 1/2 cup Butter softened
- 1 Tablespoon sea salt
- 1 Tablespoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and place the oven rack 1 level lower than the center of the oven.
- Remove the neck and giblets from the turkey. Place the turkey in a roasting pan with a roasting rack, breast side up. Cut the onions and orange into large pieces. Put some of the onions and all the oranges in the cavity of the turkey and place half of the fresh rosemary and thyme into the cavity of the turkey as well. Turk the wings under the turkey. You can tie back the wings of the turkey if you prefer.
- Pat the turkey dry with paper towels and rub the butter all over the skin of the turkey.
- Season the other side of the turkey with salt and pepper. Place the rest of the onions, rosemary and thyme around the outside of the turkey in the pan.
- Then tent the top of the turkey with aluminum foil to prevent the turkey from browning too much.
- Cook the turkey based on the size of the turkey and use a meat thermometer to ensure that the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F when the thermometer is inserted into the thickest part of the turkey.
- The bake time will be approximately 14-15 minutes per pound but make sure to check the turkey with a meat thermometer before removing it from the oven.
- Let the turkey rest for 30-60 minutes.
- Remove the turkey to a serving platter, carve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Refrigerate the leftovers for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information
Calories
530kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
70g
(140%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
252mg
(84%)
Sodium
1004mg
(42%)
Potassium
757mg
(22%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
420IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 530
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 530kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 70g | 140% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 252mg | 84% |
| Sodium | 1004mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 757mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 420IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.