Description
Thanksgiving is a time for family gatherings, and Gordon Ramsay’s Thanksgiving Roast Turkey is the perfect centerpiece for your festive feast. This recipe yields a succulent turkey with crispy skin, infused with aromatic herbs and spices. Simple to prepare yet impressive, it’s guaranteed to delight your guests and elevate your holiday celebrations. Let’s dive into the details of crafting this delicious dish that will be talked about long after the last slice is gone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–14 lb whole turkey
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage)
- 10 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups onions, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Remove giblets from turkey; rinse and pat dry thoroughly.
- Rub softened butter all over the turkey skin and under it. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the cavity with fresh herbs, lemon wedges, and garlic cloves.
- Place turkey breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan.
- Roast for approximately 13-15 minutes per pound until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Allow the turkey to rest for at least 30 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz cooked turkey (113g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg