Easy Roast Turkey: Juicy Perfection for Your Holiday Table
Learn how to make an easy roast turkey that will be the star of your holiday table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours
- Yield: 8-10 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12-14 pounds)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare the turkey by removing the giblets and patting it dry with paper towels.
- Rub the olive oil all over the turkey and season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and add the chopped vegetables and broth.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let it rest for 30 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can stuff the turkey with herbs or citrus.
- Make sure to baste the turkey every 30 minutes for a golden skin.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg