Juicy Thanksgiving Turkey
Juicy Thanksgiving Turkey roasts to a golden finish with a fragrant blend of parsley, rosemary, sage, and thyme, while a splash of champagne and chicken broth keeps the meat moist and flavorful. Citrus and aromatic vegetables perfume the cavity, yielding tender slices with herbaceous notes and a subtle sparkle. Ideal for a festive holiday table when you want showstopping flavor and succulent texture.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Season the turkey: In a small bowl, mix together parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, lemon-pepper, and salt. Rub the herb mixture inside the turkey cavity, then stuff the cavity with celery, orange, onion, and carrot.
- 2
Prepare the turkey: Set the turkey in a roasting pan lined with foil long enough to wrap around the bird, then pour Champagne and broth over the turkey, making sure some of the liquid goes into the cavity.
- 3
Roast the turkey: Pull the foil over the turkey and seal it. Roast in a preheated oven until the juices run clear. Uncover the turkey and keep roasting until the skin is golden brown.
- Calories 1076.87 kcal High
- Protein 127.46 g Good Source
- Carbs 100.2 g Moderate
- Total Fat 20.85 g High
- Saturated Fat 1.72 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 313.85 mg High
- Sodium 6330.17 mg High
- Fiber 4.33 g Moderate
- Sugar 36.11 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 68.51 mg Low Source
- Iron 10.38 mg Good Source
- Potassium 256.36 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 52.63 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 13.0 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Celery
- Sulfites
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷