Easy Thanksgiving Turkey (Best No-Fail Recipe)

Name: Easy Thanksgiving Turkey (Best No-Fail Recipe)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 4 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 to 18 pound turkey (*see notes below about using a larger turkey) (fully thawed); 1 onion (peeled and quartered); 1 lemon (quartered); 1 to 2 sprigs fresh rosemary; 1 to 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 to 2 sprigs fresh sage; kosher salt and black pepper; ¾ cup unsalted butter (room temperature); 6 cloves garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme; 3 celery ribs (roughly chopped); 2 carrots (roughly chopped)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:3h 30min

This is the BEST Thanksgiving turkey recipe. My easy, foolproof turkey is juicy, golden, and packed with flavor. And you don't have to brine or baste it! With just a few simple steps you'll have a perfectly cooked turkey that's tender on the inside, crispy on the outside, and guaranteed to impress your guests for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other holiday dinner! Watch the video below to see how I cook and carve my turkey!

Updated at: Tue, 25 Nov 2025 02:08:14 GMT