Turkey Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
Preparation
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Remove the turkey giblets and neck from the cavity and pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
Season the Turkey
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, and lemon juice. Rub this mixture all over the turkey, including under the skin and inside the cavity.
Butter the Turkey
Spread the softened butter all over the turkey skin for added flavor and moisture.
Roasting
Place the turkey breast side up on a roasting rack in a roasting pan. Pour chicken broth into the bottom of the pan. Roast in the preheated oven, basting every 30 minutes with the pan juices, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh, about 3 to 4 hours.
Resting
Once done, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for at least 20 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute.