Easy Roast Turkey: Juicy Perfection for Your Holiday Feast
A simple and delicious recipe for roast turkey that guarantees juicy perfection at your holiday feast.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 whole turkey, thawed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 onion, quartered
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 2 sprigs of rosemary
- 2 sprigs of thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Pat the turkey dry with paper towels and season inside and out with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Stuff the cavity with onion, lemon, rosemary, and thyme.
- Place the turkey on a rack in a roasting pan.
- Roast for about 13 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the turkey rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, brine the turkey a day before roasting.
- Use a meat thermometer for accurate cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Easy Roast Turkey, holiday feast, juicy turkey