Easy Thanksgiving Turkey
A simple and rewarding recipe for a juicy Thanksgiving turkey that will impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Total Time: 200 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Herbs (such as thyme or rosemary)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
- Rub the turkey with olive oil, and season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and herbs.
- Place the turkey on a roasting rack in a roasting pan.
- Roast in the oven for about 13-15 minutes per pound, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the turkey rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Let the turkey rest after cooking for juicier meat. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Thanksgiving, turkey, holiday recipe, main dish
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