Jul 14 2026
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Roast Turkey Recipe

Inspired by Easy ‘Que
Time4h
Serves10

Traditional roast turkey with stuffing.

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Ingredients

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Turkey

Method

Preparing the Turkey

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

  2. 2

    Prep the Turkey

    Remove the turkey from its packaging, and pat it dry with paper towels. Ensure the cavity is empty.

  3. 3

    Season the Turkey

    Rub the entire turkey with olive oil. Season generously inside and out with salt and black pepper. Stuff the cavity with quartered lemon, minced garlic, and fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, sage).

  4. 4

    Truss the Turkey

    Tie the legs together with kitchen twine and tuck the wing tips under the body to prevent burning.

Preparing the Stuffing

  1. 5

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 6

    Combine Stuffing Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the sautéed vegetables with bread cubes, beaten eggs, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and dried sage. Mix well.

  3. 7

    Stuff the Turkey

    Fill the turkey cavity with the stuffing mixture, but do not overpack.

Roasting the Turkey

  1. 8

    Place in Oven

    Place the stuffed turkey breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan.

  2. 9

    Roast the Turkey

    Roast the turkey in the preheated oven for about 13-15 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.

  3. 10

    Rest the Turkey

    Once cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for at least 20-30 minutes before carving.

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