A Simply Perfect Roast Turkey Recipe
Add a photo
1 of 13 Photos

A Simply Perfect Roast Turkey

By: Syd  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
"Simple, perfect roast turkey just like grandma used to make. Seasoned with salt and pepper, and basted with turkey stock, the flavors of the turkey really stand out. Stuff with your favorite dressing."

Rating: This weblink has been rated 169 times with an average star rating of 4.8 Read Reviews (131)

Rate/Review | 9,697 people have saved this

What to Drink?

Wine Chardonnay
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
4 Hrs
Ready In:
4 Hrs 30 Min

Servings  (Help)

Calculate

 

Original Recipe Yield 24 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (18 pound) whole turkey
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 quarts turkey stock
  • 8 cups prepared stuffing

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Place rack in the lowest position of the oven.
  2. Remove the turkey neck and giblets, rinse the turkey, and pat dry with paper towels. Place the turkey, breast side up, on a rack in the roasting pan. Loosely fill the body cavity with stuffing. Rub the skin with the softened butter, and season with salt and pepper. Position an aluminum foil tent over the turkey.
  3. Place turkey in the oven, and pour 2 cups turkey stock into the bottom of the roasting pan. Baste all over every 30 minutes with the juices on the bottom of the pan. Whenever the drippings evaporate, add stock to moisten them, about 1 to 2 cups at a time. Remove aluminum foil after 2 1/2 hours. Roast until a meat thermometer inserted in the meaty part of the thigh reads 180 degrees F (80 degrees C), about 4 hours.
  4. Transfer the turkey to a large serving platter, and let it stand for at least 20 to 30 minutes before carving.

Footnotes

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 663 | Total Fat: 33.8g | Cholesterol: 211mg

ADVERTISEMENT

 view all reviews »

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2006 by Lorna 
This is the turkey recipe I used when I roasted my first-ever 19lb bird three years ago. It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2003 by Kim Gemmill 
I used this recipe for our Thanksgiving turkey and my family loved it! I put 1/4 cup of butter... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2006 by FLYBANANAS 
OH MY GOSH... what a shock to see *my* secret recipe on the internet... lol. I've always done... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2005 by Jan 
This is a great recipe to follow for a traditional turkey for the holidays. I never used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2006 by Rochelle 
I made this turkey last year for my first ever attempt at Thanksgiving. It was so juicy that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2005 by BE-O-BE 
If you want a moist bird this is the recipe you've been looking for. EASY & JUICY. Thanks MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2004 by TchrJrHi 
Made this last night. Make sure that you put a bit of butter between the skin and the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2006 by tldesjar 
This was an easy recipe to follow and came out great. My family was happy that both the dark... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2006 by FLORIDADAVE 
I love turkey. Most of the time turkey is dry not this one. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2003 by BABYOF02 
This was my first Turkey. It turned out great even for the first time turkey cooker. Don't be... MORE

 
Something worth saving?

Register now to save all your favorites in your recipe box.

ADVERTISEMENT
 
Select Your Version:  United States  |  Canada  |  United Kingdom & Ireland  |  Australia & New Zealand  |  Germany  |  France  |  China  |  Japan  |  Quebec  |  SE Asia  |  Netherlands

Frequently Asked Questions What's this?