Savory Baked Turkey
Experience the warmth of home with this savory baked turkey recipe, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. With golden-brown skin and tender, juicy meat infused with fresh herbs, lemon, and garlic, this dish is sure to impress your guests. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, it’s a culinary triumph that invites seconds.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 4 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves about 10 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 pounds)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh thyme
- 3 tbsp fresh rosemary
- 3 tbsp fresh sage
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups vegetable broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Remove giblets from the turkey cavity and rinse under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Rub olive oil generously over the turkey skin. Season inside and out with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs; stuff some herbs inside the cavity.
- Place lemon wedges and garlic cloves inside the cavity for added flavor.
- Transfer the turkey to a roasting pan breast-side up and pour vegetable broth into the bottom.
- Bake for approximately 3-4 hours or until an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh, basting every hour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg