A Simply Perfect Roast Turkey Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Turkey Recipes. (A Simply Perfect Roast Turkey Recipe). Simple, perfect roast turkey just like grandma used to make. Seasoned with salt and pepper, and basted with turkey stock, the flavors of the turkey really stand out. Stuff with your favorite dressing.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 4hrs

Total: 4hrs30 mins

Servings: 24

Yield: 24 servings

A Simply Perfect Roast Turkey Recipe

Ingredients

1 (18 pound) whole turkey

½ cup unsalted butter

softened

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 ½ quarts turkey stock

8 cups prepared stuffing

Turkey Divan

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Place rack in the lowest position of the oven.

Step 2

Remove the turkey neck and giblets rinse the turkey and pat dry with paper towels. Place the turkey breast side up on a rack in the roasting pan. Loosely fill the body cavity with stuffing. Rub the skin with the softened butter and season with salt and pepper. Position an aluminum foil tent over the turkey.

Step 3

Place turkey in the oven and pour 2 cups turkey stock into the bottom of the roasting pan. Baste all over every 30 minutes with the juices on the bottom of the pan. Whenever the drippings evaporate add stock to moisten them about 1 to 2 cups at a time. Remove aluminum foil after 2 1/2 hours. Roast until a meat thermometer inserted in the meaty part of the thigh reads 165 degrees F (75 degrees C) about 4 hours.

Step 4

Transfer the turkey to a large serving platter and let it stand for at least 20 to 30 minutes before carving.

Nutritional Information

A Simply Perfect Roast Turkey Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:24

Calories: 662.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 72.2g 145%

Carbohydrates: 13.7g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 0.9g 4%

Sugars: 2g

Fat: 33.8g 52%

Saturated Fat: 10.4g 52%

Cholesterol: 211.4mg 71%

Vitamin A Iu: 320.1IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 25.9mg 199%

Vitamin B6: 1mg 63%

Vitamin C: 3.9mg 7%

Folate: 28.1mcg 7%

Calcium: 81.8mg 8%

Iron: 5.2mg 29%

Magnesium: 62mg 22%

Potassium: 793.6mg 22%

Sodium: 709.5mg 28%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 14%

Calories From Fat: 304.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.