Description
Experience the ultimate holiday centerpiece with this Roast Turkey Recipe Luscious. This succulent turkey, perfectly seasoned and roasted to golden perfection, promises to elevate your festive gatherings. Infused with aromatic herbs and spices, each bite delivers a burst of flavor that will leave your guests raving. Whether it’s Thanksgiving or a family gathering, this roast turkey is bound to create lasting memories and delicious moments around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 pounds)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons coarse sea salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh sage, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, whole
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 cups day-old bread cubes
- 1 cup onions, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Remove giblets from the turkey cavity; rinse and pat dry.
- Rub olive oil over the turkey; season generously with salt and pepper inside and out.
- Stuff cavity with herbs, garlic, and lemon halves.
- Place turkey breast-side up on a roasting rack in a large pan; roast for about 13-15 minutes per pound until it reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F (75°C).
- Let the turkey rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 oz (142g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg