Island Cuisine: How to make a Super EASY Thanksgiving/Holiday Turkey

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is lower in saturated fat.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cube

Vegetable broth is lower in sodium.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: mixed Italian seasoning

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber.

Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C), then lower to 350°F (177°C).

Lift the skin of the turkey and place herbs (sage, rosemary, thyme) and crushed garlic underneath.

Sprinkle olive oil over the turkey and season with salt and black pepper.

Cook onion and bell peppers in the turkey juices, then remove them for stuffing.

Roast the turkey for 12 to 15 minutes per pound, about 5 hours for an 11 lb turkey.

Prepare stuffing using 1.5 cups of turkey juice instead of water, adding croutons and the cooked onion and peppers.

Serve the turkey adorned with cranberry sauce and pair with sweet red wine.

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