Jun 09 2026
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Roast Turkey Recipe

Time4h
Serves10

Herb-roasted turkey served with gravy and cranberry sauce.

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Ingredients

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Turkey

Cranberry Sauce

Method

Turkey Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Turkey

    Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Remove the turkey from the fridge and allow it to come to room temperature for about 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Season the Turkey

    Rub the turkey all over with olive oil. Season generously with salt and black pepper, both inside and out. Stuff the cavity with the chopped rosemary, thyme, sage, garlic, onion, and lemon.

  3. 3

    Roast the Turkey

    Place the turkey on a roasting rack in a roasting pan. Roast in the preheated oven, basting every 30 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), about 3-4 hours depending on the size of the turkey.

  4. 4

    Rest the Turkey

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

Gravy Preparation

  1. 5

    Make Gravy

    After resting the turkey, pour the drippings from the roasting pan into a saucepan. Skim off excess fat, leaving about 1/4 cup of fat in the pan.

  2. 6

    Thicken the Gravy

    Sprinkle the flour into the pan and whisk continuously for about 2 minutes until golden brown. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth.

  3. 7

    Simmer the Gravy

    Simmer the gravy over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 10-15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cranberry Sauce Preparation

  1. 8

    Cook the Cranberries

    In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer.

  2. 9

    Finish the Sauce

    Simmer for about 10-15 minutes, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens. Stir in lemon juice and remove from heat.

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