The Perfect Roast Turkey Recipe

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The Perfect Roast Turkey
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Directions:

  1. Prepare desired stuffing.
  2. Heat oven to 325 degrees.
  3. Remove neck and giblets from turkey.
  4. Rinse and drain; pat dry with paper towels.
  5. Loosely fill cavity with stuffing.
  6. Fold neck skin over back of turkey and fasten with toothpicks.
  7. Arrange veggies and herbs on bottom of a shallow roasting pan.
  8. Pour wine over.
  9. Place turkey, breast side up, on top of veggies.
  10. Brush skin with butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  11. Cover stuffing in cavity with foil.
  12. When skin is golden brown (2 to 2 1/2 hours), shield breast loosely with foil to prevent overbrowning.
  13. Follow turkey package directions for cooking times.
  14. Start testing for doneness half an hour before end time with meat thermometer~ should reach 180 degrees.
  15. Transfer turkey to a serving platter.
  16. Cover loosely, let stand 20 minutes, then carve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 103.42 Kcal (433 kJ)
Calories from fat 32.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.59g 6%
Cholesterol 27.68mg 9%
Sodium 420.37mg 18%
Potassium 214.83mg 5%
Total Carbs 7.38g 2%
Sugars 3.31g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1.28g 5%
Protein 8.27g 17%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 6%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 21.6mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 103.92 Kcal (435 kJ)
Calories from fat 32.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.61g 6%
Cholesterol 27.82mg 9%
Sodium 422.37mg 18%
Potassium 215.86mg 5%
Total Carbs 7.42g 2%
Sugars 3.33g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1.29g 5%
Protein 8.31g 17%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 6%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 21.7mg 2%

* 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

  • 2.1
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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