Slow Roast Turkey
Roasting a turkey does not need to be intimidating! This guide to slow roasting a turkey will ensure a perfect bird every time!NUTRITION NOTE: Calculations are for one pound of turkey meat per person. This includes bones. Most portions will be 4 to 6 ounces.
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 529kcal
Ingredients
- 12 pounds Turkey
- 4 ounces Butter diced
- 1 Tablespoon Kosher salt
- 2 Lemons cut into wedges
- 1 bunch Fresh herbs rosemary, thyme or oregano
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Wipe turkey dry and remove giblets. There is no need to rinse! (see information in post)
- Carefully separate skin from turkey with your fingers. Slide some butter and salt under the skin of the turkey.
- Fill cavity of bird with lemon wedges, herbs and more salt.
- Melt remaining butter and pour over bird. Baste turkey every 30 minutes (if desired)
- Roast until thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh registers 165 degrees F.
- Remove from oven and tent with foil and allow to rest 20 minutes.
Notes
- Cooking time varies depending on your oven, the size of the bird.
- We usually purchase a kosher turkey which is pre-brined, thus eliminating the need to brine.
- A general rule of thumb for an unstuffed turkey is 15-20 minutes per pound at 325 degrees F.
- How much meat per person? Figure on 1 pound per person, which allows for bones and leftovers.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 529kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 70g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 252mg | Sodium: 1013mg | Potassium: 773mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 817IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 3mg