How To Cook A Turkey Recipe

Name: How To Cook A Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, coarsely chopped; 1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped; 1 carrot, coarsely chopped; 1 (12 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets reserved; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 tablespoons butter; 4 sprigs fresh rosemary; 1/2 bunch chopped fresh sage

Servings: persons

1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped
1 carrot, coarsely chopped
1 (12 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets reserved
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons butter
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
1/2 bunch chopped fresh sage

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2
Place onion, celery, and carrot in a large, shallow roasting pan.
3
Place turkey, breast side up, on top of the vegetables in the roasting pan. Pat the outside and inside of the turkey dry with paper towels.
4
Combine salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Season the inside of the turkey with about 1/3 of the salt mixture. Fold wing tips under the bird.
5
Melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat until the edges begin to turn golden, about 2 minutes. Cook and stir rosemary and sage for 1 minute.
6
Place rosemary and sage inside the cavity of the turkey; reserve melted butter. Tie the legs together with twine.
7
Brush outside of the turkey completely with the melted butter. Season with remaining 2/3 of the salt mixture.
8
Bake turkey, uncovered, in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 3 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove the turkey from the oven and allow to rest in a warm area 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.

155

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, coarsely chopped, 1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped, 1 carrot, coarsely chopped, 1 (12 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets reserved, and more.

Yes, How To Cook A Turkey falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

How To Cook A Turkey

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