EASY THANKSGIVING TURKEY | how to cook and carve the BEST turkey recipe

Summary by Krater

A step-by-step tutorial on how to roast a whole Thanksgiving turkey without brining or basting, using seasoned herb butter under the skin and a bed of aromatic vegetables.

From the video

Answers: How do you roast a Thanksgiving turkey?

• Turkey defrosting and sizing
• Herb butter preparation
• Preparing the turkey cavity
• Applying herb butter under the skin
• Roasting turkey on a vegetable bed
• Carving roasted turkey

Ingredients

• 13 1/2 lbs turkey
• rosemary
• lemon
• sage
• salt
• pepper
• thyme
• 3/4 cup butter
• 6-7 cloves garlic
• 2 onion
• 3 carrots
• 3 celery ribs

What it concludes

• Defrost your turkey in the fridge allowing about 24 hours per 5 pounds.
• The general rule of thumb is 1 pound of turkey per person, or 1 and a half pounds if you want leftovers.
• Do not stuff dressing inside the turkey because it slows down the cook time.
• Make sure the turkey skin is completely dry before adding the herb butter to achieve a golden and crispy skin.
• Roast the turkey at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes per pound until the internal temperature reaches 158 to 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Let the turkey rest for at least 30 minutes after roasting to allow the juices to redistribute.