Simple Roasted Turkey Recipe

Name: Simple Roasted Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 (12 -14 lb) whole turkey (thawed if frozen); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; ½ cup dried parsley flakes; 2 tablespoons rubbed sage; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon seasoning salt; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 6 bay leaves; 1 large onion, cut into wedges; 32 ounces chicken broth

Servings: persons

1 (12 -14 lb) whole turkey (thawed if frozen)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ cup dried parsley flakes
2 tablespoons rubbed sage
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon seasoning salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 bay leaves
1 large onion, cut into wedges
32 ounces chicken broth

1
Pre-heat oven to 325F.
2
Remove giblets and neck from turkey and discard (unless you need them for something else).
3
Rinse turkey and pat dry with paper towels.
4
Place turkey on rack in roasting pan and brush with oil.
5
Mix together the dried parsley, rubbed sage, seasoned salt, garlic powder, ground black pepper, and nutmeg.
6
Place 1 T of seasoning mix, bay leaves, and onion wedges inside turkey.
7
Pat remaining seasoning mix over entire surface and inside skin.
8
Add chicken broth to roasting pan.
9
Cover turkey loosely with foil tent (shiny side in).
10
Roast one hour, then remove foil (reserve for later).
11
Roast another two to two and a half hours, basting occasionally with pan juices.
12
If skin begins to get too brown, replace foil loosely over bird.
13
Let stand 20 minutes before carving.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12 -14 lb) whole turkey (thawed if frozen), 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, ½ cup dried parsley flakes, 2 tablespoons rubbed sage, and more.

Yes, Simple Roasted 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.

Simple Roasted Turkey

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