Classic Baked Turkey

Get ready to impress your family and friends this holiday season with our **Classic Baked Turkey** recipe! Perfectly moist, golden, and flavorful, this 12-pound turkey is seasoned with a rich blend of butter, garlic powder, onion powder, dried herbs, and zesty lemon for a show-stopping centerpiece. Roasted atop a bed of aromatic vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, and moistened with savory chicken broth, this turkey retains incredible juiciness while developing a beautifully crispy skin. With simple prep and step-by-step guidance, this recipe ensures your turkey is cooked to perfection every time. Ideal for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special gathering, this foolproof turkey will steal the spotlight at your table! Keywords: **Classic Baked Turkey, holiday turkey recipe, juicy roasted turkey, Thanksgiving turkey, roasted whole turkey with herbs.**

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:210 mins

Total Time:240 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 12 pounds Whole turkey
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Salt
• 1 tablespoon Ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried rosemary
• 1 whole Lemon
• 1 bunch Fresh parsley
• 3 whole Carrots
• 2 whole Celery stalks
• 1 whole Yellow onion
• 2 cups Chicken broth

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

Remove the giblets from the turkey cavity and pat the turkey dry with paper towels.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together the butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and rosemary to form a seasoned butter.

Step 4

Loosen the skin over the turkey breast by gently inserting your fingers between the skin and the meat. Spread half of the seasoned butter under the skin and the remaining half all over the outside of the turkey.

Step 5

Cut the lemon into quarters and place it inside the turkey cavity along with the fresh parsley.

Step 6

Roughly chop the carrots, celery, and onion, and spread them evenly on the bottom of a large roasting pan.

Step 7

Place the turkey on top of the chopped vegetables in the roasting pan.

Step 8

Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the pan, around the turkey, but do not pour it over the turkey.

Step 9

Tent the turkey loosely with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven.

Step 10

Bake the turkey for approximately 3 to 3.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) as measured at the thickest part of the breast and thigh.

Step 11

Remove the foil during the last 30-45 minutes of cooking to allow the skin to become golden brown and crispy.

Step 12

Once cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.

Step 13

Serve and enjoy your perfectly baked turkey!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(6546.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8440.2

Total Fat 288.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 110.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 4058.2mg	0%
Sodium 18764.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 57.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.4g	0%
Total Sugars 17.5g
Protein 1322.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 942.1mg	0%
Iron 68.3mg	0%
Potassium 15114.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.0%

Protein: 65.2%

Carbs: 2.9%