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Roast Turkey with Aromatic Herb Infusion

Roast Turkey made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole turkey 12-14 lbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups aromatics onion, celery, carrot, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1/2 cup white wine

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Prepare the turkey by removing the giblets and patting it dry.
  3. Rub the turkey with softened butter and olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
  4. Stuff the cavity with aromatics and fresh herbs.
  5. Place the turkey on a roasting rack in a roasting pan, breast side up.
  6. Pour chicken broth into the bottom of the roasting pan and add white wine.
  7. Tent the turkey with foil for the first half of roasting.
  8. Roast the turkey for about 3-4 hours, basting every 30-45 minutes.
  9. Remove the foil in the last hour to allow for browning.
  10. Let the turkey rest for at least 30 minutes before carving.