Classic Roasted Turkey | Easier Eats

Classic Roasted Turkey | Easier Eats

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Turns out, there's no historical indication that the original Thanksgiving meal (at Plymouth colony) centered around the turkey. However, by the turn of the 19th century, turkey became a popular dish...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12-14-pound) whole turkey, thawed, if frozen
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • ground pepper, to taste
  • 1 onion, peeled and quartered
  • 1 carrot, cut into chunks
  • 1 stalk celery, cut into chunks
  • 3 sprigs sage, plus 1 tablespoon sage leaves, chopped
  • 3 sprigs thyme, plus 1 tablespoon thyme leaves, chopped
  • 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons paprika

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