NEW!!! How To Cook A Turkey - Oven Roasted Turkey - Easy Thanksgiving Turkey - The Hillbilly Kitchen

whole turkey

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey breast

Chicken is leaner, while turkey breast is less expensive than a whole turkey.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides a similar richness.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and water with seasoning is cost-effective.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: herb blends

Dried herbs are more convenient and have a longer shelf life.

Remove the turkey from the bag over the sink to avoid cross-contamination.

Prepare a jar with spices: add 2 tablespoons of onion powder, 2 teaspoons of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Add 3 tablespoons each of lemon juice and honey to the spices in the jar.

Shake the jar to mix the spices well.

Clean the area to prevent cross-contamination.

Place the turkey in a roasting pan with a rack.

Season the turkey inside and out with the spice mixture.

Cover the turkey with aluminum foil to keep moisture in.

Cook the turkey until it reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F.

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