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Christmas Turkey Roasting Tips

A simple recipe for a delicious Christmas turkey, perfect for a festive meal. This recipe includes tips for achieving perfectly roasted turkey with crispy skin.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 12 pounds Turkey
  • 1 tablespoon Salt
  • 0.5 tablespoon Black pepper
  • 1 cup Chicken broth

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  • Pat the turkey dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  • Place the turkey in a roasting pan and add 1 cup of chicken broth to the bottom of the pan.
  • Roast for approximately 3-4 hours, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165°F (74°C).
  • Let the turkey rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.

Notes

For extra crispy skin, you can increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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