Juicy, Flavor-Packed Roast Turkey
Juicy, Flavor-Packed Roast Turkey delivers succulent meat with crisp, bronzed skin, thanks to butter under the skin and aromatic apples, onion, garlic, and celery. The subtle sweetness of Granny Smith apples balances savory poultry seasoning, creating layers of flavor in every bite. Ideal for holiday dinners or special gatherings where a showstopping centerpiece is a must.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook3 hrs 30 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Juicy, Flavor-Packed Roast Turkey, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 6
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 2
Cut the butter into 1-tablespoon pieces, quarter those pieces, and refrigerate the butter until needed.
- 3
Loosen the skin over the turkey breast and thighs with your fingers. Cut a hole in the skin between the tail and body to secure the legs; cut a hole on each side beneath each wing to secure the wings. Rub vegetable oil over the entire skin.
- 4
In a large bowl, toss the apple and onion wedges, garlic cloves, and celery until mixed; sprinkle poultry seasoning over the apple mixture and toss again to coat.
- 5
Stuff the body and neck cavities with the apple mixture. Tuck each wing tip into the hole under the wing to secure the wings; place both legs into the hole near the tail to secure the legs.
- 6
Set the turkey on a rack in a roasting pan. Slip the cold butter pieces under the loosened skin, spreading them as evenly as possible.
- 7
Roast the turkey in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh, without touching bone, registers 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 3 1/2 hours. Begin checking for doneness after 3 hours.
- 8
Remove the roasting pan with the turkey from the oven and cover with aluminum foil, gently pressing the foil directly onto the bird. Let the turkey rest for 40 minutes before carving.
- Calories 237.49 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 20.8 g Good Source 42%
- Carbohydrate 10.71 g 4%
- Total Fat 12.73 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 5.58 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 71.9 mg High 24%
- Sodium 1022.74 mg High 44%
- Dietary Fiber 1.7 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 3.82 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 28.24 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.88 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 151.38 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 10.97 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.28 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
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Juicy, Flavor Packed Roast Turkey is made with 8 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 3 hrs 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Celery, Granny Smith Apple, and Peeled Garlic. Each serving provides about 237.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Juicy, Flavor-Packed Roast Turkey made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Celery, Granny Smith Apple, Peeled Garlic, Poultry Seasoning. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Juicy, Flavor-Packed Roast Turkey?
- About 3 hrs 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 237.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Juicy, Flavor-Packed Roast Turkey easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Juicy, Flavor-Packed Roast Turkey healthy?
- Juicy, Flavor-Packed Roast Turkey has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 237.49 calories and 20.8 g of protein, or 42% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1022.74 mg (44% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.58 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Garlic and Onions, 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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