Roast Turkey

Name: Roast Turkey
Ingredients: 1 8 to 10-pound turkey, neck and giblets removed; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 medium onion, quartered; 1 head garlic, halved; Several sprigs of fresh herbs, such as thyme, parsley, rosemary, or sage; 2 bay leaves; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

7 ingredients

24 steps

Ingredients

1 8 to 10-pound turkey, neck and giblets removed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium onion, quartered
1 head garlic, halved
Several sprigs of fresh herbs, such as thyme, parsley, rosemary, or sage
2 bay leaves
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Directions

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Adjust a rack to lowest position and remove other racks.
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Preheat oven to 325degreesF.
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Pat turkey dry, inside and out, with paper towels.
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Season inside of breast cavity with salt and pepper and stuff with onion, garlic, herbs, and bay leaves.
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Set bird on a roasting rack set in a roasting pan, breast side up, and brush with half of butter.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Tent aluminum foil over bird.
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Roast turkey on lowest oven rack for 2 hours.
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Remove foil and baste with remaining butter and pan drippings.
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Increase oven temperature to 425degreesF and continue to roast until an instant-read thermometer, inserted into thigh of bird, registers 170degreesF, about 45 minutes more.
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Remove turkey from oven and let rest 20 minutes.
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Remove and discard onion, garlic, herbs, and bay leaves before carving.
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Calories: 494
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Total Fat: 7 grams
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Saturated Fat: 4 grams
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Total Carbohydrate: 0 grams
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Protein: 100 grams
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Sodium: 297 milligrams
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Cholesterol: 265 milligrams
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Fiber: 0 grams