Simple Techniques for a Perfect Roast Turkey
Easy Roast Turkey made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
Ingredients
- 1 whole turkey 12-14 lbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 onion quartered
- 2-3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the turkey by removing the giblets and neck from the cavity.
- Pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
- Rub the olive oil or melted butter over the entire surface of the turkey.
- Season the turkey generously with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and thyme.
- Stuff the cavity with onion and rosemary sprigs.
- Place the turkey breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan.
- Pour 2 cups of chicken broth into the bottom of the roasting pan.
- Roast the turkey for about 2 to 3 hours, basting every 30 minutes with the pan juices.
- Check the turkey's internal temperature using a meat thermometer.
- Let the turkey rest for at least 20-30 minutes before carving.