No Baste No Bother Roasted Turkey
Simplify your holiday cooking with the "No Baste No Bother Roasted Turkey" recipe, designed for effortless perfection. This stress-free method delivers a succulent, golden-brown turkey without the need for constant attention. Seasoned with kosher salt, black pepper, and a fragrant blend of garlic, fresh rosemary, and thyme, this roasted centerpiece is infused with classic flavors. A bed of vegetables and chicken broth in the roasting pan ensures the turkey stays moist while contributing to rich, savory drippings. With a simple butter and olive oil coating for an irresistibly crispy skin, you’ll achieve culinary brilliance with just 20 minutes of prep and no basting required. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any festive gathering, this recipe guarantees tender, flavorful results that will wow your guests.
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Ingredients
- 12 pounds whole turkey
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 whole yellow onion
- 1 whole carrot
- 1 whole celery stalk
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Step 2
Remove the turkey from its packaging, pat it dry with paper towels, and remove the neck and giblets from the cavity.
Step 3
Rub the entire turkey generously with kosher salt and black pepper, ensuring even coverage both inside and outside the cavity.
Step 4
Peel and gently crush the garlic cloves. Stuff the cavity of the turkey with the garlic, rosemary sprigs, thyme sprigs, and the quartered onion.
Step 5
Roughly chop the carrot and celery. Arrange these vegetables along with the chicken broth in the bottom of a large roasting pan to act as a flavor base and prevent the turkey from drying out.
Step 6
Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan or microwave. Brush the melted butter evenly over the turkey skin, then drizzle the olive oil on top for extra crispiness.
Step 7
Place the turkey breast-side up on a roasting rack inside the roasting pan. Ensure that the turkey does not sit directly in the liquid.
Step 8
Roast the turkey in the preheated oven, uncovered, for approximately 15 minutes per pound (about 3 hours for a 12-pound turkey) or until the internal temperature in the thickest part of the breast reaches 165°F (74°C).
Step 9
Halfway through cooking, check if the skin is browning too quickly. If so, tent the turkey loosely with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning.
Step 10
Once fully cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 20-30 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
Step 11
Carve and serve your turkey alongside the roasted vegetables and pan drippings. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (5764.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 8110.5 |
| Total Fat 267.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 86.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 3934.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5121.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 23.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.5g | |
| Protein 1309.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 724.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 62.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 13533.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories