Thanksgiving 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.

Check inside the turkey and remove everything.

Fill the cavity with onion and herbs instead of stuffing.

Tie the legs together with kitchen twine.

Flip the turkey over and tuck the wing tips under.

Dab the outside of the turkey with a paper towel.

Massage the butter all over the skin.

Chop up some onions, celery, and carrots and add them to the bottom of the roasting pan along with the turkey neck and giblets.

Add a little bit of chicken broth to the pan.

Place the turkey breast side up on the rack in the pan.

Do not baste the turkey during roasting.

Use a meat thermometer to ensure the turkey reaches 165°F.

Take the turkey out of the oven at about 158°F and let it rest for about 30 minutes.

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