Roast Turkey

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Total Time:
3 hr 25 min
Prep
10 min
Inactive
15 min
Cook
3 hr 0 min
Yield:
8 to 10 servings
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 to 10 pound) turkey, neck and gizzards removed
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 medium onion, quartered
  • 1 head garlic, halved
  • Several sprigs fresh herbs, such as, thyme, parsley, rosemary, or sage
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
  • Serving Suggestions: Savory Mushroom Dressing

Directions

Adjust a rack to lowest position and remove other racks. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Dry bird well with paper towels, inside and out. Salt and pepper inside the breast cavity and stuff the onion, garlic, herbs, and bay leaves inside. Set the bird on a roasting rack in a roasting pan; breast side up and brush generously with 1/2 the butter and season again with salt and pepper. Tent the bird with foil.

Roast the turkey for 2 hours. Remove the foil and baste with the remaining butter and some of the pan drippings. Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees F and continue to roast until an instant read thermometer registers 165 in the thigh of the bird, about 45 minutes more. Remove turkey form the oven and set aside to rest for 15 minutes before carving. Carve and serve.

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Nutrient Value for 6 ounces dark meat turkey with skin 395 calories, 22 grams fat (7 grams saturated), 47 grams protein

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  • on November 27, 2008

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    This was a first attempt at Thanksgiving turkey. It was a great recipe ? great success!

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  • on November 24, 2008

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    The foil is the trick here. Comes out fantastic every time.

    Make sure to let stand for at least 15 mins before carving.

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  • on November 18, 2006

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    this was the best turkey ever

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Nutrition Facts

Calories
238
 
Saturated Fat
1 gram
 
Carbohydrates
0 gram
 
Fiber
0 gram
 
Protein
51 grams
 
6 ounces white meat without skin:
-
 
Unsaturated Fat
1 gram
 

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