Juicy Thanksgiving Turkey

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350. Line turkey roaster with long sheets of aluminum foil that will be long enough to wrap around the turkey

Step 2

Stir together parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, lemon pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Rub the mixture into the cavity of the turkey then stuff with the celery, orange, onion, and carrot.

Step 3

Truss if desired, and place the turkey into the roasting pan. Pour the chicken broth and champagne over the turkey, making sure to get some champagne in the cavity.

Step 4

Bring the aluminum foil over the top and seal. Try to keep the foil from touching the skin of the turkey breast of legs.

Step 5

Bake the turkey in the oven for 2.5-3 hours until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear. Uncover the turkey and continue baking until the skin turns golden brown, 30 minutes to 1 hour. An instant read thermometer in the thickest part of the thigh near the bone should read 180 degrees. Remove from the oven, cover with a doubled sheet of foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10-15 minutes before slicing.