4.8 from 15 votes
Roast Turkey (in an Electric Roaster)
Roasting Turkey in an electric roaster is the best way to make Thanksgiving turkey! Fool-proof results, no basting and saves on oven space!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
15
servings
Calories:
599 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 18 pound whole turkey , defrosted
- 1/2 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
Instructions
- Remove the giblets and neck from the turkey cavity and pat it dry.
- Remove the rack from the roaster oven.
- Place turkey in the roaster, breast side up.
- Rub the turkey with the butter and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover the roaster and cook at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.
- Lower the heat to 325 degrees and cook for 3 1/2 - 4 hours until a thermometer reads 165 degrees in the thickest part of the turkey thigh.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
599kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
0.1g
(0%)
Protein
84g
(168%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
(35%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
0.5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
295mg
(98%)
Sodium
899mg
(37%)
Potassium
869mg
(18%)
Fiber
0.03g
(0%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
406IU
(8%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 599
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 599kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.1g | 0% |
| Protein | 84g | 168% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 295mg | 98% |
| Sodium | 899mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 869mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 406IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.