Description
Enjoy a Juicy Thanksgiving Roast Turkey that’s easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. With simple ingredients like apple and fresh herbs, this recipe is perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14 – 16 pound) whole turkey
- ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil or ½ cup (1 stick / 115 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 apple, sliced
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary and/or thyme
- 6 leaves fresh sage
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 500°F and prepare the turkey by rinsing and patting it dry.
- Rub turkey with olive oil or butter, seasoning generously with salt and pepper.
- Stuff cavity with apple slices, cinnamon stick, and fresh herbs.
- Roast turkey at 500°F for 30 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F and continue roasting for 2 to 2.5 hours until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let turkey rest for 15-20 minutes before carving.
Notes
Make sure your turkey is completely thawed to ensure even cooking.
Reserve pan drippings for delicious homemade gravy.
Adjust seasoning based on your preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
