Ina Garten Roast Turkey Recipe
Want a perfect turkey for Thanksgiving? Try the Ina Garten Roast Turkey Recipe. This recipe is super easy to follow.
Equipment
- Large roasting pan
- Rack
- Meat thermometer
- Kitchen twine
- Aluminum foil
- Basting brush
- Sharp carving knife
Ingredients
- 1 whole turkey 12-14 pounds
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage chopped
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon halved
- 1 onion quartered
- 4 garlic cloves smashed
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Remove turkey from the fridge early.
- Let it sit for one hour.
- Pat it completely dry with paper towels.
- This helps the skin crisp up.
- Mix softened butter with all herbs.
- Add salt and pepper to it.
- Blend until everything combines well.
- This butter adds amazing flavor.
- Rub herb butter under the skin.
- Spread it all over the outside.
- Stuff lemon, onion, and garlic inside.
- Tie the legs together with twine.
- Place turkey on the roasting rack.
- Pour chicken broth in the pan.
- Roast at 350°F for 3 hours.
- Baste with pan juices every 30 minutes.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove turkey from the oven carefully.
- Cover loosely with aluminum foil.
- Let it rest for 30 minutes.
- This keeps the juices inside.
Notes
- Always use fresh herbs when possible.
- They taste much better than dried.
- Don't skip the resting time.
- It really makes a difference.
- Baste regularly for moist meat.
- Use a thermometer to avoid overcooking.
- Start with room temperature turkey.
- This ensures even cooking throughout.