A Perfect Roast Turkey
We all know that turkey is THE classic dinner idea for holidays, especially Thanksgiving!
After years of making turkeys, we finally have it down to a science, and today we will be sharing all the best tips and tricks so you can have the PERFECT roast turkey recipe.
Learn how to roast a turkey with these simple steps. Serve it with Best Mashed Potatoes, Dinner Rolls Recipe, Green Bean Casserole Recipe, and Homemade Pumpkin Pie and you’ll have the perfect holiday meal
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 20 minutes BAKE TIME: 2 hours 40 minutes
Stuffed Turkey
1 turkey thawed – plan to serve each person 1-1½ pounds of turkey. For 10 people plan to serve a 10-15 pound turkey. If you are hosting a large crowd consider cooking two smaller turkeys. 5-6 stalks celery, chopped ½ onion chopped – yellow onion is a good choice 4-5 carrots peeled and chopped 2 cloves minced garlic peeled – How to Mince Garlic, or use 2 teaspoons of minced garlic from a jar 2-3 apples – cut them in half 2 cups chicken broth – or chicken stock 6 tablespoons butter – divided 3 tablespoons compound butter (such as Italian garlic butter)
Glaze
1 cup molasses – use regular (original or mild) molasses 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard – or your favorite brown mustard 1 tablespoon garlic salt 3 teaspoons black pepper 2 teaspoons kosher salt
How to roast a turkey
Roast
Turkey Glaze
**To enhance the flavor even more, you can also use a Turkey Brine.
4-11 lbs – Monday before Thanksgiving 12-15 lbs – Sunday before Thanksgiving 6-19 lbs – Saturday before Thanksgiving 20-24 lbs – Friday before Thanksgiving
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