Holidays and Events Recipes Thanksgiving Turkey Roasted The World's Best Turkey 4.7 (374) 322 Reviews 11 Photos This recipe makes a deliciously moist turkey. Recipe by Sarah Updated on July 14, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 11 11 11 11 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 Jump to Nutrition Facts 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 Directions 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. Tips Learn more about how to cook a turkey for Thanksgiving in our How to Cook a Turkey article! I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 591 Calories 29g Fat 4g Carbs 68g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 16 Calories 591 % Daily Value * Total Fat 29g 38% Saturated Fat 11g 53% Cholesterol 214mg 71% Sodium 207mg 9% Total Carbohydrate 4g 1% Dietary Fiber 1g 2% Total Sugars 2g Protein 68g Vitamin C 1mg 5% Calcium 69mg 5% Iron 5mg 25% Potassium 734mg 16% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved