Juicy Thanksgiving Turkey

Juicy Thanksgiving Turkey
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    3 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    3 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    10 People
  • VIEWS
    2.8K

Elevate your Thanksgiving centerpiece with this recipe that infuses the turkey with bright citrus notes and aromatic herbs, all while ensuring it remains incredibly moist thanks to a luxurious champagne and broth bath. A timeless classic, reimagined.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    4 g
  • Cholesterol
    201 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    69 g
  • Saturated Fat
    7 g
  • Sodium
    680 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    24 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a roasting pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil, ensuring it's large enough to fully enclose the turkey. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a small bowl, combine the dried parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, lemon-pepper seasoning, and salt. Mix thoroughly to create a fragrant herb blend. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Generously rub the herb mixture all over the turkey, both inside and out. Stuff the cavity with orange wedges, onion, carrot, and celery. Use kitchen twine to tie the turkey legs together, and tuck the wings under the body for even cooking. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View Place the turkey on the prepared foil in the roasting pan. Slowly pour the champagne and chicken broth over the turkey, ensuring some liquid gets inside the cavity to further enhance moisture. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Carefully bring the aluminum foil up and over the top of the turkey, sealing it tightly to create a steam-filled environment. Avoid letting the foil directly touch the turkey to prevent sticking. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Roast the turkey in the preheated oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the juices run clear when pierced with a fork. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 30 to 60 minutes, or until the skin is beautifully golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 180 degrees F (80 degrees C). (210 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove the turkey from the oven and transfer it to a cutting board. Tent loosely with two sheets of aluminum foil and let it rest in a warm place for 10 to 15 minutes before carving to allow the juices to redistribute. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Carve the turkey and serve immediately. Enjoy the perfectly juicy and flavorful Thanksgiving centerpiece! (10 minutes)

For an even more intense flavor, consider brining the turkey for 12-24 hours before roasting.
If the turkey skin starts to brown too quickly, create a foil tent to shield it from the heat.
Use the pan drippings to make a delicious gravy to complement the turkey.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.9/ 5 ( 917 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (10)
  • Olin Zboncak

    The pan drippings made the best gravy I've ever had.

  • Joe Schaden

    I was a little intimidated by the champagne at first, but it was so worth it!

  • Britney King

    The herb blend is fantastic. I'll definitely be using this recipe again.

  • Cordia Boehm

    I added some garlic to the cavity and it was amazing!

  • Melody Mertz

    The foil tent trick saved my turkey from burning.

  • Caesar Deckow

    Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe!

  • Jada Swaniawski

    This recipe was a game-changer! My turkey was the juiciest it's ever been.

  • Amanda Becker

    The champagne broth made a huge difference. Everyone raved about the flavor.

  • Ray Kunde

    I followed this exactly and it came out perfect!

  • Catherine Volkman

    Even my picky eaters loved this turkey recipe!

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