Description
Gordon Ramsay’s Roast Turkey is the ultimate centerpiece for your holiday gatherings. With its golden, crispy skin and succulent meat infused with aromatic herbs and garlic, this dish promises to impress your guests and create lasting memories. Easy to prepare, it allows you to enjoy quality time with family while serving a feast that tantalizes the senses. Elevate your Thanksgiving or festive dining experience with this mouthwatering roast turkey recipe.
Ingredients
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- 1 whole turkey (12 to 14 pounds)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh sage, chopped
- 10 cloves garlic, whole
- 2 large onions, quartered
- 3 carrots, cut into large pieces
- 3 celery stalks, cut into large pieces
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove giblets from the turkey; rinse and pat dry.
- Rub softened butter over the entire turkey; season generously with salt, pepper, and chopped herbs.
- Stuff the cavity with garlic cloves, onions, rosemary, carrots, and celery.
- Place turkey on a roasting rack in a large roasting pan; pour chicken stock into the bottom.
- Cover loosely with foil and roast for about 3 hours.
- Remove foil for the last hour of cooking to achieve golden skin; baste occasionally.
- Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz (170g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 120mg