If you are looking for a simple yet delicious recipe for your turkey, this is it. Perfectly juicy turkey breast, golden brown on the outside which keeps all the juices locked in.
This will be a hit with everyone around the table whether you make it for a holiday meal or just a Sunday family dinner.
This makes a rich broth that you can save and use for all your favorite keto recipes. Add some xanthan gum to thicken for a delicious gravy that you can pour over your cauliflower mash and turkey for a satisfying meal.
ROAST TURKEY
November 26, 2019
Category
Keto Recipes
Persons
14
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
3 hours, 15 minutes
Total Time
3 hours, 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 12-14 lb. whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 onion, cut into wedges
- 1 bunch thyme
- Small handful of rosemary sprigs
- Small handful sage leaves
- 1 head garlic, halved crosswise
- ½ c melted butter
- 2 c chicken broth
Instructions
- Position rack to the bottom third in your oven.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Pat turkey dry with paper towels and season cavity generously with salt and pepper.
- Stuff cavity with onion, thyme, rosemary, sage and garlic.
- Tie the legs together with kitchen twine and tuck wing tips under the body.
- Brush butter all over turkey and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Place turkey with breast side up on roasting rack inside of a large pan.
- Pour chicken broth into the pan.
- Transfer to oven and reduce oven heat to 350°F.
- Baste every 30 to 45 minutes using juices from bottom of the pan.
- Roast for 3 to 4 hours or until the meat temperature is 165°.
- Cover cooked turkey with aluminum foil and let rest for 20 minutes before carving.
Nutrition Facts
ROAST TURKEY
Serves: 14
| Amount Per Serving: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 546.57 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 27.41 g | 41.5% | |
| Saturated Fat 10.55 g | 50% | |
| Trans Fat 0.57 g | ||
| Cholesterol 253.73 mg | 84.3% | |
| Sodium 391.43 mg | 16.3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 1.85 g | 0.3% | |
| Dietary Fiber 0.11 g | 0% | |
| Sugars 0.87 g | ||
| Protein 69.48 g | ||
| Vitamin A 14.65 % | Vitamin C 0.57 % | |
| Calcium 3.98 % | Iron 15.54 % | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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