Dinner at the Zoo · by Sara Welch★ 5.0 (28)
How to Cook a Turkey - The Best Roasted Turkey
NUTRITION · PER SERVING190M COOK
CAL 36%·PRO 100%
CARBS 3G1% OF CAL
0G FIBER0G ADDED1G INTRINSIC1G OTHER1G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 33G41% OF CAL
11G SAT22G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A whole roasted turkey with herb butter, aromatics, and citrus stuffed inside for moisture and flavor. Golden, tender, and aromatic. The centerpiece for holiday or special occasion dinners.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 12- 1 recipe turkey brine (optional but highly recommend)
- 12 lb turkey (giblets and neck removed)
- 1 lemon (quartered)
- 1 onion (peeled and quartered)
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- 6 cloves garlic (smashed)
- 8 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 2 teaspoons salt (cut down to 1/2 teaspoon if you've brined your turkey)
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups chicken or turkey broth (do not use if you've brined your turkey)
- fresh herbs and fruit for garnish (optional)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 190M
CAL 36%·PRO 100%
CARBS 3G1% OF CAL
0G FIBER0G ADDED1G INTRINSIC1G OTHER1G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 33G41% OF CAL
11G SAT22G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 3h
- Sodium
- 1100mg
- Total sugar
- 1g
- Added sugar
- 0g
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 1049mg
- Calcium
- 59mg
- Iron
- 4mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 10M
- SODIUM
- 1100MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.