Best Turkey Ever

  • Preparation Time
    Prep:
    15 min.
  • Cooking Time
    Cook:
    1 hr. 45 min.
  • Serves
    Serves:
    8

Delicious served with the Traditional Turkey Stuffing or the Croissant Dressing. Try this dish with Better Than Bouillon Premium or Organic Roasted Chicken Base. SAME COOKING TIME AND TEMPERATURE APPLIES WHEN USING A CONVENTIONAL OVEN.

Recipe tags: chicken base, moderate difficulty, main, poultry, roast

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
4 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
3 Tbsp Better Than Bouillon® Roasted Chicken Base
2 Tbsp minced garlic
2 Tbsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp cracked black pepper
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried oregano
1 (12-pound) turkey, cleaned

Directions

  • 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F.

  • 2

    Mix the butter, Roasted Chicken Base, garlic, garlic powder, pepper, thyme and oregano together in a small bowl.

  • 3

    Rub the turkey all over including the cavity with the marinade.

  • 4

    Place the turkey into a roasting pan.

  • 5

    Place the roasting pan in oven and cook for 1 hour and 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F when checked with an instant read thermometer.

  • 6

    Carefully remove the turkey and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing.