Juicy Thanksgiving Turkey

Juicy Thanksgiving Turkey

from allrecipes.com
Dinner
200 min
556 kcal / serving

This foolproof turkey recipe roasts a whole turkey until golden with herbs and champagne broth for a succulent, juicy turkey perfect for Thanksgiving.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoonsdried parsley
  • 2 tablespoonsground dried rosemary
  • 2 tablespoonsrubbed dried sage
  • 2 tablespoonsdried thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoonlemon-pepper seasoning
  • 1 tablespoonsalt
  • 1whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
  • 1 mediumorange, cut into 8 wedges
  • 1 mediumonion, chopped into large pieces
  • 1 mediumcarrot, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 2stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1bottle champagne
  • 1can chicken broth

Directions

  1. 1

    Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a roaster with sheets of aluminum foil long enough to wrap around turkey.

  2. 2

    Stir parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, lemon-pepper seasoning, and salt together in a small bowl.

  3. 3

    Rub herb mixture into turkey cavity, then stuff with orange wedges, onion, carrot, and celery. Tie turkey legs together with kitchen string, then tuck the wings under the body.

  4. 4

    Place turkey on the foil in the roasting pan. Pour champagne and chicken broth over turkey, making sure to get some liquid in the cavity.

  5. 5

    Bring aluminum foil up and over the top of turkey and seal; try to keep the foil from touching the turkey.

  6. 6

    Roast turkey in the preheated oven until juices run clear, 2 ½ to 3 hours. Uncover turkey and continue baking until the skin turns golden brown, 30 to 60 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of thigh, near the bone, should read 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).

  7. 7

    Remove turkey from the oven, cover with two sheets of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area before slicing, 10 to 15 minutes.

  8. 8

    Serve and enjoy!