This Oven Roasted Turkey recipe provides a simple and delicious way to prepare a juicy and flavorful turkey, perfect for any holiday gathering or family meal.
This Oven Roasted Turkey recipe provides a simple and delicious way to prepare a juicy and flavorful turkey, perfect for any holiday gathering or family meal.
Ingredients
- 12 pound turkey thawed if frozen
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon herbs such as rosemary, thyme, and sage
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Remove the turkey from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Pat the turkey dry with paper towels. Rub the olive oil all over the turkey, including the cavity.
- Season the turkey generously with salt, black pepper, and herbs.
- Place the turkey on a roasting rack set in a roasting pan. Tuck the wing tips under the body and tie the legs together with kitchen twine.
- Roast the turkey in the preheated oven, basting occasionally with the pan juices, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh, around 3 hours.
- Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 20 to 30 minutes before carving.
Nutrition
Serving: 4gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 48gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 370mgPotassium: 450mgVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg
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This recipe is amazing! The turkey turned out so juicy and flavorful. Thanks for sharing! 😍
Oven? Why not just use an air fryer? Heard they’re better for turkeys. 1 star for being outdated!
I’ve actually had great results with both methods! Air fryers can be nice, but there’s just something about oven-roasting a turkey that gives it that traditional flavor. Don’t knock it ’til you try it! 5 stars for this recipe.
But like, my air fryer is way faster and uses less power! Ovens are so 1995. Just sayin’. 1 star for being behind the times.
I don’t know… I’ve tried roasting turkey before but it always dries out. What am I missing?
My grandma taught me to brine it first. This seems ok, but grandmas know best. 😅
Ain’t nobody got time for a 3-hour roast! I just stick it in the deep fryer. So much quicker and tastes better. LOL
Deep frying a turkey is cool, but you miss out on that classic roasted flavor! Plus, it’s not a holiday without the smell of a roasted turkey. LOL
I dunno, the oven roast is traditional and all but I don’t have tht kinda time neither. Maybe I will try both? 🤷♂️
I don’t know what I did wrong, but my turkey was dry. Followed the steps to the letter. Maybe I need a better recipe?
This turkey turned out amazing! So juicy and full of flavor. My family loved it!
I’m glad it turned out great for you! The recipe sounds delicious. Juicy turkey is the best!
This is my first time cooking a turkey and it was a bit scary, but it came out so good! Thanks for the recipe!
It’s just a turkey, not a rocket science! Just follow the steps, and you’ll be fine. But don’t get too cocky, it’s easy to overcook them.
Congrats on your first turkey! I’ve always been scared to try it myself, but hearing about your success makes me want to give it a go!
Why do people put herbs on turkey? Just use salt and pepper! Simplicity is the best!