Oven-roasted Turkey Recipe
Juicy turkey roasted in the oven.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation and Cooking Steps
- 1
Prepare the Turkey
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Remove the turkey giblets and pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
- 2
Season the Turkey
In a bowl, mix olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, and thyme. Rub this mixture all over the turkey, including under the skin.
- 3
- 4
Butter the Turkey
Spread the softened butter evenly over the turkey skin.
- 5
Roast the Turkey
Place the turkey in a roasting pan and pour the broth around it. Roast in the preheated oven for about 13-15 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 6
Baste the Turkey
Baste the turkey every 30 minutes with the pan juices for a beautifully golden skin.
- 7
Rest the Turkey
Once cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for at least 20-30 minutes before carving.
