A succulent and flavorful turkey recipe perfect for your Thanksgiving feast. This recipe ensures your turkey stays juicy and delicious with a blend of herbs and butter.
Preparation time
30min
Cooking time
3h
Ingredients
10 Servings
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 200 g butter
- 2 carrots
- 2 stalks celery
- 500 ml chicken broth
- 1 tbsp dried rosemary
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 lemon
- 1 onion
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp salt
- 5 kg whole turkey
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
Step 2
Remove the turkey giblets and pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
Step 3
In a bowl, mix the softened butter with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and rosemary.
Step 4
Rub the butter mixture all over the turkey, including under the skin.
Step 5
Place the lemon quarters, garlic cloves, and onion quarters inside the turkey cavity.
Step 6
Tie the turkey legs together with kitchen twine and tuck the wings under the body.
Step 7
Place the chopped carrots and celery in a large roasting pan and set the turkey on top.
Step 8
Pour the chicken broth into the roasting pan.
Step 9
Roast the turkey in the preheated oven for about 3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).
Step 10
Baste the turkey every 45 minutes with the pan juices to keep it moist.
Step 11
Once done, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 20 minutes before carving.