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Easy Roast Turkey.

Easy Roast Turkey

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  • Author: Nicole | Fresh Apron
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dishes
  • Method: Roast
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Easy Roast Turkey is super simple to make. You don't have to brine or baste to have a perfectly juicy turkey with crispy skin. Just follow this easy method for the perfect Thanksgiving turkey!


Ingredients

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  • 10-12 pound turkey, fully thawed with neck and giblets removed
  • 1-2 medium carrots (cut into 1" chunks)
  • 1-2 celery stalks (cut into 1" chunks)
  • 1 yellow onion, quartered
  • 2 fresh rosemary sprigs
  • olive oil, for drizzling
  • salt and pepper, for seasoning

Instructions

  1. Remove the thawed turkey from the fridge and allow it to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  2. Place the turkey, breast side up, on the rack of a roasting pan. Pat the turkey dry with paper towels. Place the carrots, celery, onions, and rosemary sprigs in the cavity. Don't stuff too tight, to allow for air flow.
  3. Tuck the wing tips under the turkey and tie the legs together with kitchen twine. Drizzle olive oil over the turkey. Using your hands or a silicone brush, rub the oil into the skin, including the sides and legs. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  4. Roast for 2 1/2 - 3 hours, until an inserted thermometer at the thickest part reaches 165°F. If the skin is browning too quickly, cover the top with aluminum foil.
  5. Allow the turkey to rest for 20-30 minutes before carving, to allow the juices to redistribute.


Notes

If you don't have a roasting rack, you can roast the turkey on top of a bed of vegetables, like carrots, celery, and onion.

To roast a larger turkey, roast for 15 minutes per pound.

Nutritional Values (per serving) are approximates only.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 472
  • Sugar: 0.3 g
  • Sodium: 815.9 mg
  • Fat: 9.8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 0.6 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 91.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 271.8 mg