Tender Roasted Turkey Recipe - How to Roast Amazing 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.

Wash and drain the turkey well and pat it dry with a paper towel.

Gently separate the skin from the breast area without poking holes.

Grind together anise seeds and whole peppercorns until powdery.

Add marjoram, ginger, and garlic to the ground spices and grind together.

Mix the spice mixture with softened butter and olive oil, and season with salt to taste.

Spread half of the spice mixture under the skin of the turkey and the rest all over the turkey.

Wrap the turkey with saran wrap and let it marinate in the fridge for a minimum of 10 hours.

After marinating, let the turkey sit for 10 minutes before removing the wrap.

Optionally, fill the cavity with stuffing, apples, or oranges.

Tie the legs together and tuck the wings under to prevent burning.

Place the turkey on a roasting pan and pour chicken broth into the pan.

Bake in a 325°F oven for 3 hours and 45 minutes, or 15 minutes per pound.

Baste the turkey after 1 hour and 30 minutes and cover with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning.

Return the turkey to the oven to continue baking.

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