Roasted Foster Farms Turkey
Roasting a Foster Farms Turkey is the most rewarding thing ever! See for yourself, and tell me what you think.
Ingredients
- 1 Foster Farms Turkey
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Dried Rosemary
- ½ tsp Thyme
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
Instructions
- Take your turkey out of the packaging.
- Place the turkey on the counter and whip up a marinade using oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and herbs.
- Rub the mixture gently into the turkey and let the meat absorb the marinade for about 15 to 20 minutes.
- This is a good time to preheat the oven to 325 °F, i.e., 160 °C.
- Pop the turkey on a baking tray and place it on the middle rack with the breast side up.
- You can cover the turkey with foil or not; that's absolutely up to you. It turns out great either way. If you do decide to tent it, make sure you leave some space for air circulation, so don't wrap the turkey all that tightly and remove the foil the last halfway through the cooking time.
- The general roasting time is about 15 minutes per pound. Foster Farms Turkeys weigh between eight and 16 pounds, so the cooking time should be between 120 and 240 minutes.
- In the last hour, baste the turkey twice, or three times, in 20-30-minute intervals. Use a turkey baster or a spoon.
- While roasting the turkey, checking for doneness is crucial to ensure your turkey is cooked thoroughly. You can do this by visually inspecting the turkey's condition and tracing the changes in the color or simply using a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh.
- Use a meat thermometer and insert it into the thickest part of the thigh. The internal temperature should reach 165 °F, i.e., 74 °C.
- Once your turkey is done, take it out of the oven and let it rest for about 20 minutes to half an hour.
- Enjoy your Foster Farms Turkey with a side or two from the article!
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 740kcalCarbohydrates: 0.1gProtein: 112gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 371mgSodium: 577mgPotassium: 1160mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 392IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 5mg