Roast Turkey
Updated Oct. 10, 2023
- Total Time
- 2 hours 45 minutes
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
- Cook Time
- 2 hours 30 minutes
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Ingredients
- 111-to-12-pound turkey
- Salt to taste, if desired
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 2onions, peeled and cut into quarters
- 2ribs celery, cut crosswise into thirds
- 6sprigs fresh parsley
- 1tablespoon butter at room temperature
- 1tablespoon paprika
Nutritional analysis per serving (12 servings)
467 calories; 19 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 6 grams monounsaturated fat; 5 grams polyunsaturated fat; 4 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 67 grams protein; 1083 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
- Step 2
Sprinkle the cavity of the turkey with salt and pepper to taste. Put the onions, celery and parsley into the cavity. Truss the turkey if desired.
- Step 3
Rub the outside of the turkey all over with butter and sprinkle the outside with paprika.
- Step 4
Place a rack in a roasting pan and place the turkey breast-side up on the rack. Place in the oven and bake about 15 minutes to the pound, from 2½ hours to 2 hours 45 minutes. Remove the turkey and let stand 15 minutes. Discard the solids from the cavity and carve the turkey.
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