Roasted Turkey - Thanksgiving Turkey

whole turkey

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey breast

Chicken is lower in fat, while turkey breast is more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be cheaper than butter.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: herb blends

Dried herbs provide flavor without the cost of fresh.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made from scraps.

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).

Remove the turkey giblets and pat the turkey dry with paper towels.

Season the turkey generously with salt and black pepper inside and out.

Rub olive oil or melted butter all over the turkey skin.

Stuff the cavity with garlic, onion, lemon, and fresh herbs.

Place the turkey on a roasting rack in a large roasting pan.

Arrange chopped carrots and celery around the turkey in the pan.

Pour chicken broth into the bottom of the roasting pan.

Roast the turkey in the preheated oven until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), about 13-15 minutes per pound.

Baste the turkey with pan juices every 30 minutes.

Let the turkey rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.

Serve with your favorite sides.

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