Roasted turkey can be made in the simplest way with only salt, pepper, and water to produce fall-off-the-bone tender turkey for your holiday meals.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
6 hr
Total Time
6 hr 10 mins
Calories
567 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
Step 2
Season turkey with salt and pepper and place, breast-side down, in a roaster; add neck and giblets. Pour water into pan.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven, basting as needed, until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 6 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Continue to roast until meat falls off the bone if desired.
Ingredients
salt and ground black pepper to taste
⅓ cup water, or as needed
1 (10 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets optional
