Description
Baked turkey is the centerpiece of any gathering, filling your home with delightful aromas and creating lasting memories. This recipe yields a juicy, golden-brown turkey seasoned to perfection, making it ideal for holidays or cozy dinners. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, you’ll impress family and friends alike. Enjoy delicious leftovers that can be transformed into mouthwatering sandwiches!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 pounds)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 2 garlic bulbs
- 2 cups chopped carrots and onions (for roasting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Pat turkey dry with paper towels.
- Rub olive oil over the turkey; season generously with salt and pepper, including inside the cavity.
- Stuff cavity with rosemary, thyme, lemon slices, and garlic bulbs.
- Place turkey on a roasting rack in a pan. Roast for approximately 13-15 minutes per pound until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Baste every 30 minutes with pan juices for moisture.
- Let the turkey rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 2 hours (depending on weight)
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 224
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 97mg