Mom's Roast Turkey
Prepare a succulent Mom's Roast Turkey with lemon, herbs, and aromatics for a delicious holiday meal.
Equipment
- roasting pan
- Oven
- Pan for Defrosting
Ingredients
Turkey and Aromatics
- 1 turkey approx. 15 pounds see Recipe Note
- 1 lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil or softened/melted butter
- ½ medium onion peeled and quartered
- 1 rib celery
- 1 to 2 pieces carrots
- 1 bunch fresh parsley
- Several sprigs fresh rosemary, sage, and/or thyme
Instructions
Preparation
- Defrost the turkey several days ahead in the refrigerator or in cold water.
- Bring the turkey to room temperature before roasting, removing it 2 to 5 hours prior.
- Remove giblets, rinse, and pat the turkey dry inside and out.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Add aromatics and truss the turkey, ensuring the cavity is filled with onion, parsley, carrot, and celery tops.
- Rub the outside of the turkey with butter or olive oil, sprinkling with salt and pepper.
- Place the turkey breast side down on a rack in a roasting pan and add herbs underneath.
Notes
Stuffing is not cooked inside the turkey for even cooking; giblets can be used for stock or gravy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalProtein: 25gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mg
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