Perfectly Imperfect Roast Turkey
Perfectly Imperfect Roast Turkey yields crackling, bronzed skin and tender, juicy meat, thanks to a slick of olive oil, a generous seasoning of salt, and a simple apple tucked inside for gentle moisture. Flipping partway through evens the cooking so the breast stays succulent while the legs finish rendering. Serve it as a centerpiece for holidays or any celebratory dinner where classic roast flavors shine.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Rinse the turkey inside and out, then pat it dry with paper towels.
- 3
Rub olive oil and salt all over the turkey.
- 4
Place the apple pieces inside the cavity.
- 5
Set the turkey breast side down in a large roasting pan.
- 6
Roast for 3 hours in the preheated oven.
- 7
Remove from the oven and carefully turn the turkey so the breast side faces up.
- 8
Return to the oven and cook until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh reaches 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).
- 9
Let the turkey rest for about 30 minutes before carving.
- Calories 238.97 kcal Moderate
- Protein 31.83 g Good Source
- Carbs 1.52 g Moderate
- Total Fat 12.2 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.21 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 105.97 mg High
- Sodium 299.14 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.38 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.13 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 4.67 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.06 mg Low Source
- Potassium 17.57 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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