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Juicy Oven Roasted Turkey

Juicy Oven Roasted Turkey


Yield: 12

Ethnicity: American
 
Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée
 
Occasion: Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter
 
Preparation Method: Roast
 
Product Type: Turkey Bacon, Whole, Turkey Broth
 







Mustard Rub
1/4 Cup ground mustard
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1/2 Teaspoon white vinegar
1 Teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (10 to 12 Pound) WHOLE TURKEY
 
  1. Combine the first six ingredients in a small bowl; stir to form a smooth paste.
  2. Remove giblets from turkey (discard or save for another use).
  3. Brush rub over inside and outside of turkey. Place in a 2-gallon resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate for 1-24 hours.
 
Oven Roast
1 Medium onion, peeled and quartered
2 Celery ribs, quartered lengthwise
As needed fresh parsley sprigs
2 Slices TURKEY BACON
1/4 Cup unsalted butter, softened
As needed additional vegetable oil
2 Cups TURKEY BROTH OR reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 Cup cold water
 
  1. Remove turkey from bag and place turkey on a rack in a large 2-inch deep roasting pan. Place the onion, celery and parsley inside the turkey cavities. Place the bacon across breast. Spread the melted butter between legs and body. Brush the turkey breast with oil. Pour broth and water into roasting pan.
  2. Roast the turkey, uncovered, in a 325 degree oven for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 175 degrees F in the thigh, basting frequently.
  3. Remove turkey from oven; discard bacon. Remove vegetables from the interior cavities and discard.
  4. Let the turkey stand 20 minutes before carving.
  5. Thicken pan juices for gravy, if desired.

Recipe Source: www.tasteofhome.com/turkey-recipes

Nutrition Facts
Calories 541  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30g
Saturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 217mg
Sodium 596mg
Total Carbohydrate 3g
Protein 62g  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
  Calories: 2000 2500
Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
Calories per gram:
Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4




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