How to Roast a Turkey
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4.9
18 reviews
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Cool
30 mins
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Total Time
4 hrs
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Servings
12
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Calories
524 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
How to Roast a Turkey
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Learn how to roast a turkey that is tender, juicy and packed with flavor. This oven baked turkey is so easy and really delicious.
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Ingredients
- 12-24 lb whole turkey fully thawed
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 Tbsp garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp salt
- 1 Tbsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and place the oven rack 1 level lower than the center of the oven.
- Mix the butter, garlic, salt and pepper together in a small mixing bowl.
- Remove the neck and giblets from the turkey. 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 place it on a roasted pan with a roasting rack.
- Rub the butter mixture all over the skin of the turkey.
- 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!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
524kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
70g
(140%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
252mg
(84%)
Sodium
1010mg
(42%)
Potassium
733mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
420IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 524 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 524kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 70g | 140% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 252mg | 84% |
| Sodium | 1010mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 733mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 420IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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