Basic Roast Turkey Recipe

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Basic Roast Turkey
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Ingredients
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Nutrition
480
Calories
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Ingredients:

  • 1 (11 1/2- to 12-lb) turkey

Directions:

  1. Remove giblets and neck from turkey; reserve for other uses. Rinse turkey thoroughly with cold water; pat dry.
  2. Close cavity of turkey with skewers. Tie ends of legs to tail with string or tuck them under band of skin at tail. Lift wingtips up and over back, tucking under bird securely.
  3. Place turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer in breast or meaty part of thigh, making sure it does not touch bone. Cover turkey lightly with aluminum foil. Bake at 325° for 3 1/2 hours; remove aluminum foil. Cut the string or band of skin holding the drumstick ends to the tail; this will ensure that the inside of the thighs are cooked. Bake an additional 30 minutes until drumsticks are easy to move or meat thermometer registers 185°.
  4. Transfer turkey to serving platter. Let stand 15 minutes before carving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 479.58 Kcal (2008 kJ)
Calories from fat 183.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.41g 31%
Cholesterol 244.89mg 82%
Sodium 380.94mg 16%
Potassium 761.88mg 16%
Protein 74.83g 150%
Iron 3.4mg 19%
Calcium 37.4mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 141 Kcal (590 kJ)
Calories from fat 54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol 72mg 82%
Sodium 112mg 16%
Potassium 224mg 16%
Protein 22g 150%
Iron 1mg 19%
Calcium 11mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.3
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

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