Oven Roasted Turkey

Name: Oven Roasted Turkey
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 14 pound whole turkey (completely thawed); 1 tablespoon salt (or to taste); ½ tablespoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste); 1 large yellow onion (quartered); 8 cloves garlic (crushed); 6 rosemary sprigs (or 1 tablespoon dried rosemary); 6 thyme sprigs (or 1 tablespoon dried thyme); 6 parsley sprigs (or 1 tablespoon dried parsley); 2 bay leaves; 1½ cups unsalted butter; 2 cups dry white wine (I use Chardonnay)

Instructions

Prep:40minCook:3h

This no-frills, juicy oven roasted turkey is the ultimate centerpiece for a Thanksgiving dinner! My easy basting method ensures a perfect roast turkey with crispy skin and tender meat, without brining.

Updated at: Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:03:12 GMT