My Favorite Turkey Recipe Recipe

This recipe will revolutionize your Thanksgiving! Our incredibly juicy and flavorful turkey is guaranteed to impress. Forget dry, boring birds – this method delivers a perfectly cooked, tender masterpiece every time. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 242 mins
Calories 1893.6 kcal
Protein 463g
Rating 3.3 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for My Favorite Turkey Recipe

  • 1 (12-14 pound) whole turkey
  • (Removed - wine is not a required ingredient for cooking a turkey)

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How to Make My Favorite Turkey Recipe

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Pat a 12-14 pound turkey dry with paper towels.
  3. Gently loosen the skin over the breast and legs.
  4. Prepare the herb butter (see ingredients): spread evenly under the skin and over the entire turkey.
  5. Stuff the turkey cavity loosely with your favorite stuffing (recipe not included).
  6. Place the turkey in a roasting pan.
  7. Add 1 cup of chicken broth to the bottom of the roasting pan.
  8. Roast for 3-4 hours, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165°F (74°C). Baste the turkey every 30 minutes with pan juices.
  9. Let the turkey rest for at least 30 minutes before carving.
  10. Carve and serve with your favorite sides.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

128g

Carbs

0g