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Juicy Roast Turkey

Juicy Roast Turkey: The Best Recipe for Your Holiday Feast

Juicy Roast Turkey makes for a perfect centerpiece at your holiday feast, ensuring a flavorful and moist dish that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • roasting pan
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Instant-Read Thermometer

Ingredients
  

Herbs and Seasonings

  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 2 tablespoons ground dried rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons rubbed dried sage
  • 2 tablespoons dried thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon salt

Turkey and Stuffing

  • 1 15 pound whole turkey neck and giblets removed
  • 1 medium orange cut into 8 wedges
  • 1 medium onion chopped into large pieces
  • 1 medium carrot cut into ½-inch slices
  • 2 stalks celery cut into ½-inch slices

Liquids

  • 1 750 milliliter bottle champagne
  • 1 14.5 ounce can chicken broth

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a roaster with sheets of aluminum foil long enough to wrap around turkey.
  • Stir parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, lemon-pepper seasoning, and salt together in a small bowl.
  • Rub herb mixture into turkey cavity, then stuff with orange wedges, onion, carrot, and celery. Tie turkey legs together with kitchen string, then tuck the wings under the body.
  • Place turkey on the foil in the roasting pan. Pour champagne and chicken broth over turkey, making sure to get some liquid in the cavity.
  • Bring aluminum foil up and over the top of turkey and seal; try to keep the foil from touching the turkey.
  • Roast turkey in the preheated oven until juices run clear, 2 ½ to 3 hours. Uncover turkey and continue baking until the skin turns golden brown, 30 to 60 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of thigh, near the bone, should read 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).
  • Remove turkey from the oven, cover with two sheets of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area before slicing, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Festive Dish, Holiday Recipe, Juicy Roast Turkey, Roast Turkey, Thanksgiving, Turkey Recipe
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