Description
Experience the joy of the holidays with this perfectly roasted Christmas turkey that boasts golden, crispy skin and juicy, tender meat. This recipe simplifies your meal prep, allowing you to focus on creating cherished memories with loved ones. With rich flavors enhanced by fresh herbs and citrus, this turkey is not only a stunning centerpiece but also provides delicious leftovers for sandwiches or salads. Get ready to impress your guests and savor each bite of this festive delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 sprigs fresh sage
- 1 halved lemon
- 2 garlic bulbs
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 onions, quartered
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Brine the turkey by mixing water and kosher salt in a large container; soak turkey for at least 12 hours.
- Pat turkey dry and rub with olive oil, seasoning generously with salt and pepper inside and out. Stuff with herb sprigs.
- Place lemon halves, garlic bulbs, carrots, and onions inside the cavity.
- Set the turkey on a roasting rack in a pan; pour chicken broth into the pan.
- Roast for about 13-15 minutes per pound until an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached; baste occasionally.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg