Description
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1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
1 cup of butter (softened)
4 tablespoons of salt
1 tablespoon of black pepper
2 tablespoons of fresh thyme (chopped)
2 tablespoons of fresh rosemary (chopped)
4 cloves of garlic (minced)
1 large onion (quartered)
1 fresh lemon (halved)
4 cups of chicken broth
Thaw the turkey in the refrigerator or submerge it in cold water.
Mix 4 tablespoons of salt with 1 cup of butter, black pepper, garlic, thyme, and rosemary to prepare the brine.
Remove giblets from the turkey, pat dry, and rub the brine mixture under the skin and all over the turkey.
Stuff the cavity with quartered onions, lemon halves, and remaining herbs.
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and place the turkey breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan.
Pour 4 cups of chicken broth into the pan, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and roast the turkey.
After two hours, remove the foil and continue roasting until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Notes
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- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8-10 servings
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 0g
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
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