The Perfect Roast Turkey Recipe

Name: The Perfect Roast Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (10 lb) turkey, thawed safely, if frozen; 2 onions, quartered; 4 shallots, quartered; 1 head garlic, peeled; 1 bunch thyme; 1 bunch sage; 1 cup white wine; 2 tablespoons melted butter (no substitutions); 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 (10 lb) turkey, thawed safely, if frozen
2 onions, quartered
4 shallots, quartered
1 head garlic, peeled
1 bunch thyme
1 bunch sage
1 cup white wine
2 tablespoons melted butter (no substitutions)
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

1
Prepare desired stuffing.
2
Heat oven to 325 degrees.
3
Remove neck and giblets from turkey.
4
Rinse and drain; pat dry with paper towels.
5
Loosely fill cavity with stuffing.
6
Fold neck skin over back of turkey and fasten with toothpicks.
7
Arrange veggies and herbs on bottom of a shallow roasting pan.
8
Pour wine over.
9
Place turkey, breast side up, on top of veggies.
10
Brush skin with butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
11
Cover stuffing in cavity with foil.
12
When skin is golden brown (2 to 2 1/2 hours), shield breast loosely with foil to prevent overbrowning.
13
Follow turkey package directions for cooking times.
14
Start testing for doneness half an hour before end time with meat thermometer~ should reach 180 degrees.
15
Transfer turkey to a serving platter.
16
Cover loosely, let stand 20 minutes, then carve.

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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 (10 lb) turkey, thawed safely, if frozen, 2 onions, quartered, 4 shallots, quartered, 1 head garlic, peeled, and more.

Yes, The 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.

The Perfect Roast Turkey

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