Roasted Turkey Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

This classic roasted turkey is the perfect main dish for a thanksgiving dinner, a holiday feast, or a cold-weather weekend meal. It's even a great option for a small family dinner since the leftovers can be used in countless ways. Fresh herbs and butter add flavor to the turkey skin but feel free to omit the herbs and brush the turkey with plain melted butter. A 12-to 15-pound turkey will take about 3 to 3 1/2 hours roasting time, or about 13 minutes per pound. While guidelines recommend a temperature of 165 f for white meat and 185 f for dark meat, it's difficult to reach those temperatures at the same time. Look for a temperature of about 156 f to 160 f in the breast meat and about 170 f in the thigh. As the turkey rests, the temperature will rise. A brine can add juiciness to a turkey, but the skin doesn't crisp and the brine makes the drippings too salty for homemade gravy. Plus, a brine takes an extra 12 to 24 hours and lots of room in the fridge. If you do prefer to brine your bird, take a look at this basic brine with herbs.

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Non Vegdiet
4hr total
30minsPrep
3hr 30minsCook
4hr total
30m.Prep
3hr 30m.Cook
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Ingredients for Roasted Turkey Recipe

  • 0.13 Whole turkey
  • None Kosher salt
  • None Black pepper
  • 0.13 Carrot
  • 1/4 Ribs Celery
  • 0.13 Onion
  • 0.13 sprig Fresh rosemary
  • 0.13 sprig Fresh thyme
  • 0.13 sprig Fresh Sage
  • 3/4 tablespoon Unsalted butter
  • As required Pan drippings
  • 1/4-0.38 cup Low Sodium Chicken Stock
Nutrition
value
110
calories per serving
7 g Fat10 g Protein2 g Carbs3 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    7g
  • Protein
    10g
  • Carbs
    2g
  • Fiber
    3g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    2g
  • Protein
    10g
  • Fiber
    3g

Fats

  • Fat
    7g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    36mg
  • Iron
    2mg
  • Vitamin A
    522mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    3mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    25mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    10mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    34mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    114mg
  • Selenium
    12mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats