Perfect Roast Turkey – Ina Garten (Video)
Crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, this recipe is the perfect way to make your turkey – so you can truly enjoy the day with those you love.
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened 1 stick
- Zest from one lemon
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 10-12 lb fresh turkey
- kosher salt
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1 bunch fresh thyme
- 1 lemon, halved
- 1 onion, quartered
- 1 head garlic, halved
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F/180⁰C. Prepare your lemon, onion and garlic.
- Chop thyme and zest lemon. Combine butter, chopped thyme, zest, salt and pepper to taste in small bowl. Mix well to combine.
- Remove giblets from turkey, then wash inside and out, then pat dry and place in Roasting Pan. Lift skin on breast of turkey, then insert butter mixture liberally under the skin and above. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place thyme, onion, lemon and garlic inside the cavity of the turkey. Tie legs and wings to body with cooking twine.
- Roast turkey about 2 1/2 hours, or until an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F/75⁰C the thickest part of the turkey thigh, pricking the bird just above the crease between the thigh and the place where the turkey breast begins. The juices should run clear when you cut between the leg and the thigh. Remove the turkey to a cutting board and cover with aluminum foil; let rest for 20 minutes before carving.
Nutrition
Calories: 752kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 129gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 410mgSodium: 672mgPotassium: 1393mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 564IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 5mg
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