Simple and Flavorful Roast Turkey for Home Chefs
Easy Roast Turkey made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
Ingredients
- 1 whole turkey 12-14 pounds
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 lemon quartered
- Fresh herbs rosemary and sage
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the turkey by removing the giblets and patting it dry.
- Mix softened butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme in a bowl.
- Rub the butter mixture all over the turkey, including under the skin.
- Stuff the cavity of the turkey with lemon quarters and fresh herbs.
- Place the turkey on a rack in a roasting pan.
- Roast in the preheated oven, basting every 30 minutes.
- Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part.
- Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.