Description
A step-by-step guide to preparing Gordon Ramsay’s Perfect Roast Turkey, ensuring a delicious and succulent centerpiece for your holiday feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 pounds)
- 1 stick of unsalted butter, softened
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 onion, quartered
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 1 head of garlic, halved
- Fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, sage)
- 4 cups of chicken stock
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the turkey by removing the giblets and patting it dry with paper towels.
- Rub the softened butter all over the turkey, including under the skin.
- Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the cavity with onion, lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and pour chicken stock into the bottom of the pan.
- Roast the turkey in the preheated oven, basting every 30 minutes.
- Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), about 3-4 hours.
- Let the turkey rest for at least 30 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider brining the turkey a day before cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the turkey is cooked properly.
- Save the drippings for making gravy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 4 oz)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg