It is the BEST Thanksgiving Turkey recipe that is juicy, tender, and succulent every time. Super easy, foolproof roast turkey also includes what you all must know about cooking a perfect turkey at home.
Why Olive Oil
Butter will not burn during roasting if you use olive oil. You can also refrigerate at this time.
- Cover turkey with a plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight. You can cook the next day.
- Roast the turkey for 15 minutes at 450F.
- Take out baking tray. Brush leftover turkey juices in the baking tray to turkey. Afterward, Brush the basting glaze on the turkey. Decrease the temperature of the oven to 350F and bake again for 30 minutes. Cook for 2 and 1/2 hours.
- Check doneness with an instant-read thermometer. It must be 155-165 degrees. I removed it from the oven when its temperature reached 160C, and after the rest of 30 minutes, it raised to 165C.
- After each 1/2 hour, take out the turkey tray and baste with turkey pan juices and glaze.
- 12 After 2and 1/2 hours, carefully remove the turkey from the baking tray and rest for 1/2hour on the cutting board. When the meat relaxes, it will absorb all its juices and flavor to make it tender, succulent, and flavorsome.
So, enjoy your thanksgiving dinners with this delicious roast turkey recipe. Your loved ones will love this delicacy for sure.
