Classic, Juicy Roast Turkey
Classic, Juicy Roast Turkey delivers tender, succulent meat with crisp golden skin and pure, old-fashioned flavor. Light seasoning lets the buttery richness and gentle basting with stock shine through, making it an ideal centerpiece for holiday gatherings or a comforting Sunday dinner.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook4 hrs
- Serves24
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic, Juicy Roast Turkey, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 3
Place a rack in the lowest position of the oven.
- 4
Remove the turkey neck and giblets.
- 5
Rinse the turkey, pat it dry with paper towels, and set it breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan.
- 6
Loosely fill the turkey cavity with stuffing.
- 7
Rub the skin with butter, then season with salt and pepper.
- 8
Pour 2 cups of turkey stock into the roasting pan.
- 9
Loosely tent the turkey with aluminum foil, and roast for 2 1/2 hours, basting with pan juices every 30 minutes.
- 10
When the drippings evaporate, add the remaining stock to the pan, 1 to 2 cups at a time.
- 11
Remove the foil and continue roasting until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165 degrees F (75 degrees C), about 1 1/2 hours more.
- 12
Transfer the turkey to a large serving platter.
- 13
Let it stand for 20 to 30 minutes before carving.
- 14
Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 618.35 kcal High 31%
- Protein 67.85 g Good Source 136%
- Carbohydrate 51.45 g 19%
- Total Fat 15.99 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 3.26 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.54 g High --
- Cholesterol 166.36 mg High 55%
- Sodium 3893.02 mg High 169%
- Dietary Fiber 1.45 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 2.76 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 32.79 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 7.29 mg Good Source 41%
- Potassium 76.77 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 41.08 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 0.5 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Classic, Juicy Roast Turkey is made with 5 ingredients and serves 24. It takes about 4 hrs 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Salt & Pepper, Stuffing Mix, Turkey Breast, and Turkey Stock. Each serving provides about 618.35 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic, Juicy Roast Turkey made of?
- The main ingredients are Salt & Pepper, Stuffing Mix, Turkey Breast, Turkey Stock, Unsalted Butter. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic, Juicy Roast Turkey?
- About 4 hrs 25 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 4 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 618.35 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic, Juicy Roast Turkey easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 5 ingredients and 14 steps.
- Is Classic, Juicy Roast Turkey healthy?
- Classic, Juicy Roast Turkey has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 618.35 calories and 67.85 g of protein, or 136% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3893.02 mg (169% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.26 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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