Basic Roast Turkey

Name: Basic Roast Turkey
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 3 h 45 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 turkey; 8 sprig fresh herbs; 3 medium onions; 2 tbsp. olive oil or melted butter; kosher salt; 2 medium carrots; 2 stalk celery; 3/4 c. low-sodium chicken broth

By Woman's Day Kitchen Published: Nov 26, 2014

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Yields:

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs 45 mins

Cal/Serv:

441

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Keep it simple this holiday season with this classic and deliciously moist roast turkey.

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Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Remove the giblets and neck from the cavity. Using paper towels, pat the turkey dry. Stuff the herbs and half the onions into the main cavity.
2. Step 2Tie the legs together with kitchen twine. Tuck the wing tips underneath the body. Rub the turkey with the oil and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of salt.
3. Step 3Place the turkey neck, carrots, celery and the remaining onions in a large roasting pan. Place a roasting rack in the pan and put the turkey on top of it.
4. Step 4Roast the turkey until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 degrees F, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. (Cover the bird loosely with foil if it browns too quickly, and add the broth to the pan if the vegetables begin to scorch.)
5. Step 5Carefully tilt the turkey to empty the juices from the cavity into the pan. Transfer the turkey to a carving board, cover loosely with foil and let rest for at least 25 minutes.
6. Step 6Reserve the pan and its contents for gravy. Carve the turkey as desired. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.