Sugar-Free Classic Baked Turkey
Elevate your holiday feast with this delectable Sugar-Free Classic Baked Turkey recipe, perfect for those seeking a wholesome and naturally flavorful centerpiece. This 12-pound turkey is infused with aromatic fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, and sage and stuffed with zesty lemons, garlic cloves, and a quartered onion for an irresistibly fragrant result. A simple olive oil rub ensures tender, juicy meat and perfectly crisp skin, while chicken broth added to the roasting pan creates an enticingly flavorful steam. With no added sugar and a straightforward preparation process, this turkey brings out the best in natural ingredients, making it ideal for festive gatherings and family dinners alike. Roast to perfection and enjoy with your favorite accompaniments for a dish that’s equal parts healthy and indulgent.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pounds whole turkey
- 0.5 cups olive oil
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage
- 1 large onion, quartered
- 2 lemons
- 6 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Prepare the turkey by removing giblets and patting it dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, salt, pepper, chopped rosemary, thyme, and sage.
Rub the mixture all over the turkey, ensuring even coverage including under the skin and inside the cavity.
Stuff the cavity with the quartered onion, halved lemons, and smashed garlic cloves.
Tie the turkey legs together with kitchen twine and tuck the wing tips under the body.
Place the turkey on a rack in a large roasting pan.
Pour chicken broth into the bottom of the roasting pan to create steam during cooking.
Roast the turkey in the preheated oven for 3 1/2 to 4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh, without touching the bone.
If the turkey starts to get too brown, cover the top loosely with aluminum foil.
Once cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.
Carve the turkey and serve with your choice of side dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8534 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 303.4 g | 389% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.0 g | 360% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 3810 mg | 1270% | |
| Sodium | 18556 mg | 807% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.0 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.9 g | ||
| Protein | 1317.9 g | 2636% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 792 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 66.0 mg | 367% | |
| Potassium | 14000 mg | 298% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
