Description
A succulent Thanksgiving turkey recipe that promises a juicy and flavorful centerpiece for your holiday feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (10–12 pounds)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups bread cubes (preferably stale)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cups celery, diced
- 3 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried sage)
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried rosemary)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 4 cups chicken or turkey broth
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Optional: 1 cup dried cranberries or apples (for added flavor in stuffing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the giblets and neck from the cavity, and pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and celery; sauté until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Combine sautéed onion and celery with bread cubes, herbs, salt, pepper, and optional fruits in a bowl. Gradually pour in the broth until stuffing is moist but not soggy.
- Stuff the turkey cavity with the prepared stuffing. Avoid overstuffing.
- Tie turkey legs together with kitchen twine and tuck wing tips under the body.
- Season the outside of the turkey with salt and pepper. Optionally rub more softened butter on the skin.
- Place the turkey breast side up on a roasting rack in a roasting pan. Pour 2 cups of broth into the pan.
- Roast in the oven, basting every 30 minutes until turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Remove turkey from oven and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before carving.
Notes
For healthier alternatives, consider using olive oil instead of butter and gluten-free bread for stuffing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg