the BEST Oven Roasted Turkey Recipe | Thanksgiving Recipe

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.

Melt a stick of butter and add half a cup of chicken broth and half a tablespoon of seasoning blend, then mix.

Set the mixture aside as it will be used to inject the turkey.

Prepare room temperature unsalted butter and mix in half a tablespoon of the seasoning blend along with chopped rosemary and thyme.

Inject the turkey with the prepared sauce all over the meat.

Loosen the skin of the turkey and stuff the butter mixture underneath the skin, massaging it to spread evenly.

Flip the turkey over and drizzle olive oil on the back, then season generously with the seasoning blend.

Flip the turkey back over and repeat the oil and seasoning process on the front side.

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Stuff the turkey cavity with celery, onion, rosemary, and thyme.

Tie the turkey legs together with cooking twine.

Transfer the turkey to a roasting pan and cover it for about 75% of the cooking time.

Use a chart to determine cooking time based on the turkey's weight, checking the temperature periodically.

Baste the turkey during the last 25% of cooking time after uncovering it.

Remove the turkey from the oven and add more basting juices for a beautiful finish.

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