For an even more flavorful turkey, consider brining it overnight before roasting. Don't skip the resting period! This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and moist bird. If the turkey skin starts to get too dark during roasting, tent it with aluminum foil.
How to Cook a Turkey
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME3 hrs 5 mins
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TOTAL TIME3 hrs 35 mins
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SERVING24 People
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VIEWS544
Conquer the Thanksgiving centerpiece with this foolproof recipe for a succulent and flavorful turkey. Banish dry, disappointing birds forever and learn the secrets to a perfectly roasted turkey that will impress your guests and leave them craving more.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate2 g
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Cholesterol136 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein46 g
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Saturated Fat6 g
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Sodium604 mg
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Sugar1 g
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Fat17 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Place onion, celery, and carrot in a large, shallow roasting pan.
03 Step
Recipe View Place turkey, breast-side up, on top of vegetables in the roasting pan. Pat outside and inside of turkey dry with paper towels.
04 Step
Recipe View Combine salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Season inside of turkey with about 1/3 of the salt mixture. Fold wing tips under bird.
05 Step
Recipe View Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until edges turn golden, about 2 minutes. Add rosemary and sage; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
06 Step
Recipe View Place rosemary and sage inside cavity of turkey; reserve melted butter. Tie turkey legs together with twine.
07 Step
Recipe View Brush melted butter over turkey. Season with the remaining salt mixture.
08 Step
Recipe View Bake turkey, uncovered, in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and juices run clear, about 3 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).
09 Step
Recipe View Remove turkey from the oven and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.
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Marquis Grant
Jun 30, 2025This recipe saved my Thanksgiving! The turkey was perfectly cooked and so flavorful. I'll never use another recipe again!
Devyn Vandervort
Jun 15, 2025I was so nervous about cooking a turkey for the first time, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear, and the turkey turned out great!
Murl Donnelly
Apr 23, 2025The timing was spot on, and the turkey was cooked perfectly!
Caitlyn Armstrongblick
Jan 22, 2025Resting the turkey is key! It made all the difference in the tenderness.
Omari Harberjacobi
Oct 15, 2024My family said it was the best turkey I've ever made!
Royal Wiza
Apr 21, 2023The cayenne pepper adds a nice little kick! Everyone loved it.
Sebastian Paucek
Feb 22, 2023I added some orange slices and thyme to the cavity, and it was incredible! Thanks for the great recipe.
Dejon Brown
Dec 29, 2022The herb butter is amazing! I will definitely be making this again next year.
Deshaun Schumm
Nov 27, 2022So easy to follow, even for a beginner like me!