Juicy Thanksgiving Turkey
This juicy Thanksgiving turkey recipe yields a foolproof roasted turkey with herbs and a champagne broth, making it a succulent holiday centerpiece.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a roasting pan with enough aluminum foil to wrap around turkey.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Stir parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, lemon-pepper seasoning, and salt together in a small bowl.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Rub herb mixture into turkey cavity; stuff with orange wedges, onion, carrot, and celery. Tie turkey legs together with kitchen twine; tuck wings behind body.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Place turkey on the foil in the roasting pan. Pour champagne and chicken broth over turkey, getting some in cavity.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bring the aluminum foil up and around turkey; try to keep the foil from touching turkey.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Roast turkey in the preheated oven until juices run clear, 2 ยฝ to 3 hours. Uncover turkey; continue cooking until skin turns golden brown, 30 to 60 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of thigh near the bone, should read 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Remove turkey from the oven, cover with two sheets of aluminum foil; let rest in a warm area, 10 to 15 minutes before carving.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (10 servings total)