Roast Turkey Recipe
Served with mashed potatoes and chicken gravy.
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Ingredients
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Roast Turkey Ingredients
Method
Roast Turkey Directions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- 2
Prepare the Turkey
Remove the turkey giblets and pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
- 3
Season the Turkey
Rub the olive oil all over the turkey, then season generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and fresh herbs.
- 4
Place in Roasting Pan
Place the seasoned turkey breast side up in a roasting pan. Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the pan.
- 5
Roast the Turkey
Roast the turkey in the preheated oven, basting every 30 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), about 2 to 3 hours depending on the size of the turkey.
- 6
Rest the Turkey
Once cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.
