Roast Turkey
A beautifully roasted turkey, seasoned to perfection, perfect for gatherings or family dinners.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (1) (4-5 lb) whole turkey, thawed
- (1/4 cups) olive oil
- (2 tablespoons) salt
- (1 tablespoon) black pepper
- (1 tablespoon) garlic powder
- (1 tablespoon) onion powder
- (1 tablespoon) dried thyme
- (1 tablespoon) dried rosemary
- (1) lemon, halved
- (1) onion, quartered
- (4 cups) chicken broth
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190 °C).
- 2
Rinse the turkey under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.
- 3
In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons salt, 1 tablespoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon dried thyme, and 1 tablespoon dried rosemary to create a seasoning rub.
- 4
Rub the seasoning mixture all over the turkey, including under the skin where possible.
- 5
Stuff the cavity of the turkey with the halved lemon and quartered onion.
- 6
Place the turkey breast-side up on a roasting rack in a roasting pan.
- 7
Pour 4 cups of chicken broth into the bottom of the roasting pan to keep the turkey moist during cooking.
- 8
Roast the turkey in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75 °C) when measured at the thickest part of the thigh.
- 9
Baste the turkey with the pan juices every 30 minutes for added flavor and moisture.
- 10
Once done, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 20 minutes before carving.
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