How to Make The World's Best Turkey - A Step-by-Step Guide

Turkey is a traditional centerpiece for many holiday meals, and there's no better way to prepare it than with this recipe for The World's Best Turkey. Whether you're hosting Thanksgiving or just looking for a delicious roast for a special dinner, this recipe is sure to impress your guests with its juicy, flavorful results. With a few simple ingredients and some easy-to-follow steps, you'll be on your way to serving up the tastiest turkey you've ever made.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
  • ½ cup butter, cubed
  • 2 apples, cored and halved
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ⅔ (750 milliliter) bottle Champagne

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 1 (12 pound) turkey

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Rinse turkey, and pat dry. Gently loosen turkey breast skin, and insert pieces of butter between the skin and breast. Place apples inside the turkey's cavity. Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place turkey in a roasting bag, and pour Champagne over the inside and outside of the bird. Close bag, and place turkey in a roasting pan.
  • Bake turkey 3 to 3 1/2 hours in the preheated oven, or until the internal temperature is 180 degrees F (85 degrees C) when measured in the meatiest part of the thigh. Remove turkey from bag, and let stand for at least 20 minutes before carving.
  • Nutrition

    591 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 214mg
    • Sodium: 207mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 68g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 69mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 734mg