Name: Roast Turkey (Standard)
Prep time: 2 h 12 min
Cook time: 3 h 18 min
Total time: 5 h 30 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 lbs Whole Turkey; 1 tbsp Salt; 1 tsp Black Pepper; 1 tsp Paprika; 1 Yellow Onion-quartered; 4 Carrots-chopped; 4 Celery Stalks-chopped; 4 sprigs Fresh Rosemary; 4 sprigs Fresh Thyme; 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter-softened

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A traditional roast turkey, perfect for a family gathering. Simple seasonings and straightforward roasting make this a reliable and delicious centerpiece.

Total 5h 30m

Serves 10

Steps 9

Ingredients 10

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Turkey
12 lbs 5.4 kg Whole Turkey
1 tbsp 15 mL Salt
1 tsp 5 mL Black Pepper
1 tsp 5 mL Paprika
Aromatics
1 1 Yellow Onion-quartered
4 4 Carrots-chopped
4 4 Celery Stalks-chopped
4 sprigs 4 sprigs Fresh Rosemary
4 sprigs 4 sprigs Fresh Thyme
Butter
cup 113 g Unsalted Butter-softened

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Instructions

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Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
Rinse the Turkey inside and out and pat dry with paper towels.
Season the Turkey inside and out with Salt, Black Pepper, and Paprika.
Place the Yellow Onion, Carrots, and Celery Stalks in the bottom of a large roasting pan.
Place the Turkey on top of the vegetables.
Rub the softened Unsalted Butter all over the Turkey skin.
Place the Rosemary and Thyme sprigs inside the Turkey cavity.
Roast for approximately 3-4 hours, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165°F (74°C).
Let the Turkey rest for 15-20 minutes before carving.