How to Make the Juiciest Roast Turkey Ever – Your Family Will Thank You! 🦃🍁

Ingredients:

1 whole turkey (12-14 pounds) 🦃
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 lemons, cut in half 🍋
1 large onion, quartered 🧅
1 head of garlic, halved 🧄
Fresh herbs: rosemary, thyme, and sage (a handful of each) 🌿
Salt and black pepper to taste 🧂
1 cup chicken broth

Step-by-Step Directions:

Preheat & Prep: Start by preheating your oven to 325°F (165°C). Pat your turkey dry with paper towels—dry skin helps that butter really work its magic for crispiness. 🦃✨

Season the Inside: Give that turkey some love inside! Sprinkle salt and black pepper in the cavity. Then stuff it with lemon halves, onion quarters, garlic, and lots of fresh herbs for flavor that’s out of this world.

Butter Magic: Take your softened butter and rub it all over the turkey. Seriously, get in there! Make sure to get under the skin too—this makes the turkey super juicy and flavorful. Season the skin generously with more salt and black pepper.

Set Up for Roasting: Place your turkey breast-side up on a roasting rack in a big roasting pan. Pour 1 cup of chicken broth into the bottom of the pan to keep the turkey moist while it cooks.

Roast & Baste: Roast that turkey for about 3 to 3.5 hours, or until a meat thermometer reads 165°F (75°C) in the thickest part of the bird. Remember to baste the turkey every 45 minutes using the pan juices—this keeps it moist and gives you that perfect golden skin. 🔥

Rest Before Carving: When done, let the turkey rest for at least 20 minutes before carving. This locks in the juices, so every bite is tender and delicious. 🍽️

Save this recipe, share it with someone who needs holiday meal inspiration, and get ready for the BEST turkey you’ve ever had! 🙌