About the Recipe
This beauty is the centerpiece of the holiday feast, a golden-brown masterpiece that embodies the spirit of gratitude and togetherness. Roasted to succulent perfection, the turkey's skin should be crisp and golden, while the meat is moist and flavorful.
Ingredients
1 12-15 pound turkey
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
2 tablespoons Poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Ground pepper
1 large onion, quartered
2 ribs celery, quartered
1 apple, quartered
Preparation
**If the turkey is frozen: Thaw in the fridge, 24 hours for every 5 pounds of Turkey.
Remove the thawed turkey from the fridge 1 hour before roasting, to let it come to room temperature.
locate the large body cavity between the birds' legs, reach inside and pull out the package of giblets
Place oven rack in lowest position.
Preheat oven to 325°F.
In a small bowl, Mix butter, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper.
Place turkey, breast-side up, in prepared pan. Rub 2 tablespoons butter mixture inside cavity of turkey. Stuff with onion, celery and apple quarters. Spread remaining butter mixture evenly over turkey and under skin. Cover loosely with heavy duty foil.
Roast for 2 hours, adding an extra 15 minutes per pound for larger turkeys. Remove foil.
Roast 1 hour longer or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (175° in thigh), basting occasionally with pan juices.
Remove turkey from the oven and let it sit for 20 minutes.
Transfer to carving board and slice.
You can use the juices from the Turkey to make a homemade gravy