Electric Roaster Oven Turkey Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Resting Time
20 mins
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Servings
20
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Calories
3270 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Electric Roaster Oven Turkey Recipe
Description
This recipe guides preparation of a whole turkey between 16 and 22 pounds in an electric roaster oven. The turkey is rinsed, dried, and placed on the rack before being brushed all over with melted butter. Poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper are sprinkled on, with optional browning sauce added to develop a richer golden skin color without altering flavor. The recipe advises removing neck and giblets, which can be reserved for gravy.
Cooking begins at a high temperature of 450°F with the lid on for 30 minutes to promote crisp brown skin. Then, keeping the lid closed as much as possible, the temperature is lowered to 350°F to roast for about 15-20 minutes per pound, allowing even cooking throughout. Fruit slices like orange or apple may be placed in the body cavity to add mild aromatic notes. The instructions caution against stuffing the bird.
This approach balances skin texture with thorough roasting inside an electric roaster oven. Recommendations include ensuring the turkey is fully thawed prior to cooking, checking that the bird fits inside the roaster, and minimizing lid opening to maintain cooking environment. The result is a golden, crispy-skinned turkey well-seasoned with butter and spices.
For better flavor, the recipe mentions the option to brine the turkey beforehand. Monitoring internal temperature with a meat thermometer after the primary roasting time is implied for doneness, though exact timing depends on bird size and oven. Leftover tips and gravy preparation with giblets can complement the meal.
Ingredients
- 16-22 pound turkey thawed
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
- 2 teaspoons salt use less if the turkey is brined
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons browning sauce optional
Instructions
- Preheat the electric roaster to 450 degrees F.
- Take the bird out of its wrapping and rinse it in the sink. Use paper towels to dry it off, and then remove the neck and giblets from the body cavity. You can use the giblets for homemade gravy or discard them.
- Put it on the roaster oven rack. Brush it with melted butter all over.
- Browning sauce will make your turkey a richer golden brown but doesn't change the taste. If you are using it, brush it over the bird now. Then sprinkle on the poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- If desired, add some fresh orange or apple slices to the body cavity. This adds some extra flavor. I do not recommend putting stuffing inside the body cavity.
- Put the lid on the roaster oven and cook at 450 degrees F for 30 minutes. This helps make the turkey skin brown and crispy.
- Without lifting the lid, reduce the heat to 350 degrees F. Roast it for the remainder of the cooking time. Allow about 15-20 minutes per pound for cooking time.
- Do not just rely on suggested cooking time; always check the temperature with a thermometer. The size of the turkey and whether it was previously frozen or brined can affect the cooking time. At least half an hour before you expect it to be done, check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer.
- The meat has to reach 165 degrees F for food safety. Check the temperature in the thigh and the breast.
- Lift it out of the pan using the rack when it is done. Cover it with foil and let it rest for 20 minutes before carving and serving.
Notes
- Ensure the turkey is completely thawed before roasting; refer to trusted thawing guidelines.
- Brining the turkey in advance can improve flavor and juiciness; consider apple cider brine methods.
- Confirm your electric roaster oven’s capacity before purchasing the bird to ensure it fits properly.
- Keep the lid closed during roasting, lifting only briefly to check internal temperature.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3270 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 3270kcal | 164% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.5g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.03g | 0% |
| Fat | 362g | 557% |
| Saturated Fat | 107g | 535% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 84g | 494% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 156g | 780% |
| Cholesterol | 370mg | 123% |
| Sodium | 236mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 3mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.05g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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