Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Juicy Roast Turkey
- Preheat the oven to 430°F (220°C). Prepare the roasting pan with a rack.
- Remove neck and giblets from turkey. Pat turkey dry and place breast side up in the roasting pan.
- Mix softened butter, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper until smooth. Reserve one-third.
- Loosen skin on turkey breasts. Spread two-thirds of the butter mixture under the skin and rub remaining on exterior.
- Sprinkle kosher salt and pepper generously on the skin for a seasoning crust.
- Stuff the turkey cavity with onion, garlic cloves, and lemon pieces.
- Tie the turkey legs together with kitchen twine for even cooking.
- Roast uncovered for 20 minutes at 430°F until skin starts to brown. Baste with drippings and cover breast loosely with foil.
- Lower oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and roast approximately 13 minutes per pound until properly cooked.
- Remove turkey from oven and rest for at least one hour before carving.
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Notes
Experiment with herbs and aromatics to customize flavor.
