{"id":286858,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-22T00:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/seasoned-roast-turkey\/"},"modified":"2024-12-02T15:59:19","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T21:59:19","slug":"seasoned-roast-turkey","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/seasoned-roast-turkey\/","title":{"rendered":"Roast Turkey"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our roast turkey recipe is here to alleviate some of the stress of complicated cooking for holidays and special occasions. We take a simple approach with our recipe, skipping fancy cooking techniques and elaborate preparations. Instead, we return to basics. We use a roast turkey seasoning made with savory herbs to accentuate the turkey’s natural flavor. We add melted butter to give the meat a rich flavor and to help the skin crisp up to a photo-worthy, golden-brown hue.<\/p>\n

Sifting through Thanksgiving turkey recipes<\/a> can feel intimidating. After all, most of us only cook this large centerpiece once a year, so the pressure is always on to get it just right! Our roast turkey recipe is easy to pull off, and it comes out juicy and moist without needing to do a days-long brine.<\/p>\n

We often brine turkey to add moisture to the meat, but it’s not always necessary. You really only need it if you accidentally overcook the turkey and the meat turns tough. You can ensure your turkey retains its natural juices by removing it from the oven once it reaches the ideal internal temperature: 170\u00b0 to 175\u00b0 in the thickest part of the thigh.<\/p>\n

Our Test Kitchen’s guide on how to cook a turkey<\/a> has more helpful tips (including how to buy and defrost a turkey).<\/p>\n

Roast Turkey Ingredients<\/h2>\n