Simple Roast Turkey Recipe

Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 4 hrs
Ready in: 4 hrs 30 min
Serves: 12

Recipe by: SousChef

Ingredients:

• 1 whole turkey (12 lbs)
• 1/2 cup butter, sliced into 5 pieces
• 1/2 cup olive oil (or any vegetable oil)
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon salt, seasoned
• 4 cloves large garlic, crushed
• 1 can cranberry sauce

Cookware:

• Aluminum foil
• Roasting pan

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 360 degrees (F).
2. Wash and pat dry the turkey with paper towel.
3. Cut a sheet of aluminum foil and lay across roasting pan, long enough to wrap around turkey.
4. Place turkey in a roasting pan, carefully spreading butter under breasts, thighs and drumsticks.
5. Spread oil and crushed garlic cloves over the surface of turkey, then sprinkle with allspice and seasoned salt.
6. Cover turkey fairly loosely with aluminum foil and place in the oven.
7. Bake for 3.5-4 hours, turning it over at least once per side (approx. every 50 minutes).
8. To check for readiness, stick a fork to see that clear juice runs out instead of pink.
9. For the last 30 minutes of baking, uncover turkey from aluminum foil, letting it brown.
10. Remove turkey from oven and let sit for 20 minutes before serving.
11. Serve turkey with cranberry sauce.

A few tips:

1. Tie or skewer turkey around its legs to hold the shape while roasting.

Brief:

Thanksgiving isn't the same without turkey. This recipe is especially simple to follow and delicious! Now you can be the one to cook thanksgiving dinner ;)

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