This low maintenance turkey roasting technique calls for no basting and no other hands on work but results in the most juicy meat!
Turkey
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Ingredients
12 lb turkey
6 tbsp butter (softened)
3 cups chicken stock
2 tbsp dried minced onion
2 tbsp kosher salt (half as much if using fine salt)
1 tsp ground black pepper
Directions
- Observe the weight of your turkey and the suggested roasting time. Turkey around 12 lbs should take around 3 hours. If your turkey is bigger or smaller, follow the suggested cooking time on the package. Plan accordingly. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Discard the giblets if desired. I prefer adding those to the pan and roasting them as well. Place the turkey on top of wire racks of a roasting pan and season the turkey with kosher salt and black pepper. Separate the skin from the breast and stuff 3 tbsp of softened butter under the skin on top of each breast.
- Pour chicken stock into the roasting pan (not on top of the turkey) and add dried minced onion. Cover with foil or lid.
- Bake in the preheated oven covered for about 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours. Then uncover and allow to roast uncovered for the last 30-45 minutes or so. Test the meat with a thermometer ensuring it’s at least 185 degrees Fahrenheit in the thigh and above 165 degrees Fahrenheit in the breast. Test in a couple of spots to ensure accurate measurement. Once the turkey is done, feel free to broil it for just a couple of minutes watching closely. I would allow about 2 hours and 15 minutes or 2 hours and 30 minutes for the total cooking time. The way this method steams the turkey really speeds up the cooking process, that's why the time is shorter than in some other recipes.
- Remove from the oven, and let the turkey sit for about 20 minutes gently covered with aluminum foil. Carve. Serve the turkey with delicious pan juices and enjoy!
