Perfect Roast Turkey Recipe

Name: Perfect Roast Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 lb unsalted butter; 1 lemon, juice and zest of; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leave; 1 (10 lb) fresh turkey; kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 bunch fresh thyme; 1 whole lemon, halved; 1 Spanish onion, quartered; 1 head garlic, halved crosswise

Servings: persons

1/4 lb unsalted butter
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leave
1 (10 lb) fresh turkey
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 bunch fresh thyme
1 whole lemon, halved
1 Spanish onion, quartered
1 head garlic, halved crosswise

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Melt the butter in a small saucepan.
3
Add the zest and juice of the lemon and 1 teaspoon of thyme leaves to the butter mixture.
4
Set aside.
5
Take the giblets out of the turkey and wash the turkey inside and out.
6
Remove any excess fat and leftover pinfeathers and pat the outside dry.
7
Place the turkey in a large roasting pan.
8
Liberally salt and pepper the inside of the turkey cavity.
9
Stuff the cavity with the bunch of thyme, halved lemon, quartered onion, and the garlic.
10
Brush the outside of the turkey with the butter mixture and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
11
Tie the legs together with string and tuck the wing tips under the body of the turkey.
12
Roast the turkey at 350 F about 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until the juices run clear when you cut between the leg and the thigh.
13
Remove the turkey to a cutting board and cover with aluminum foil; let rest for 20 minutes.
14
Slice the turkey and serve.

600

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 1/4 lb unsalted butter, 1 lemon, juice and zest of, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leave, 1 (10 lb) fresh turkey, and more.

Yes, Perfect Roast 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.

Perfect Roast Turkey

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