Perfect Roast Turkey Recipe

Recipe By Jessica Gavin

Be the hero of the holidays with this stunning roast turkey recipe that makes juicy, flavorful meat and golden brown skin to wow your guests.

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Non Vegdiet
14hr 30minstotal
45minsPrep
1hr 45minsCook
14hr 30m.total
45m.Prep
1hr 45m.Cook
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Ingredients for Perfect Roast Turkey Recipe

  • 1/4 tablespoon Kosher salt
  • 0.33 teaspoon Granulated sugar
  • 0.38 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 0.17 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 0.08 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1-1.17 pound Turkey
  • 0.83 sprig Thyme, divided
  • 0.42 Sage leaves
  • 0.17 sprig Rosemary
  • 0.17 Garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 0.08 Lemon slice, or orange slice
  • 3/4 tablespoon Unsalted Butter, Divided
  • As required Kosher salt, as needed for seasoning
  • As required Black pepper, as needed for seasoning
  • 1/50 cup Reserved fat, from pan drippings or unsalted butter
  • 1/50 cup All purpose flour
  • 0.33 cup Roasting juices, from pan drippings
  • 0.08 quart Turkey stock, or chicken stock, as needed
  • As required Kosher salt, as needed for seasoning
  • As required Black pepper, as needed for seasoning
Nutrition
value
697
calories per serving
31 g Fat101 g Protein2 g Carbs2 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    31g
  • Protein
    101g
  • Carbs
    2g
  • Fiber
    2g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    2g
  • Protein
    101g
  • Fiber
    2g

Fats

  • Fat
    31g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    131mg
  • Iron
    8mg
  • Vitamin A
    3mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    10mg
  • Vitamin B6
    3mg
  • Vitamin B9
    58mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    4mg
  • Vitamin E
    3mg
  • Copper
    2mcg
  • Magnesium
    122mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    967mg
  • Selenium
    102mcg
  • Zinc
    15mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Jessica Gavin