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Easy Oven Roasted Turkey with buttery — Smoky Heat

Easy Oven Roasted Turkey: Make Easy Oven Roasted Turkey with pantry staples, clear cues, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or turkey broth
  • Roast uncovered basting occasionally with pan juices, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh (about 3–3.5 hours for a 12–14 lb turkey).

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and position the rack in the lower third.
  • Remove giblets and neck from the turkey cavity. Pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
  • In a small bowl, mix softened butter with garlic, rosemary, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  • Rub the butter mixture under the skin and all over the outside of the turkey.
  • Stuff the cavity with lemon halves and onion quarters. Tie legs together with kitchen twine and tuck wings under.
  • Place the turkey breast side up on a roasting rack set inside a large roasting pan. Pour chicken broth into the bottom of the pan.
  • Roast uncovered, basting occasionally with pan juices, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh (about 3–3.5 hours for a 12–14 lb turkey).
  • Remove from oven, tent loosely with foil, and let rest for 20–30 minutes before carving.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 3–3.5 hours | Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes–3 hours 50 minutes
  • Kcal: Approx. 350 per serving | Servings: 12