Description
Imagine the mouthwatering aroma of a perfectly roasted Butterball turkey filling your home, making every gathering feel festive. This easy-to-follow recipe, complete with expert tips from the Butterball Turkey Help Hotline, ensures your turkey emerges tender and flavorful, perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any day you crave a delicious meal. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this culinary masterpiece!
Ingredients
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- 1 Butterball Turkey (12–14 lbs), thawed
- 3 tbsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 medium onions, quartered
- 2 cups carrots, chopped
- 2 cups celery, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, whole
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Remove giblets from the turkey cavity and rinse the bird under cool water; pat dry with paper towels.
- Generously rub the turkey with salt, pepper, and softened butter.
- Stuff the cavity with quartered onions, garlic cloves, and herbs.
- Place the turkey breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan and roast for approximately 13–15 minutes per pound until golden brown.
- Baste every 30 minutes with pan juices for moistness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: Approx. 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg