Slow roasted whole turkey with vegetables on a white plate garnished with a sprig of cilantro.

Make-Ahead Slow Roasted Turkey

Name: Make-Ahead Slow Roasted Turkey
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 white onion, chopped; 1 red onion, chopped; 4 carrots, chopped; 2 bay leaves; 1 (8 to 12-pound) JENNIE-O® Premium Fresh Young Turkey; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper; 1 tablespoon Herbs de Provence; 1 cup chicken broth

This Make-Ahead Slow Roasted Turkey saves you precious time for the preparation of other holiday goodies! You could also try OVEN READY™ Whole Turkey. Straight From Freezer To Oven To Perfect®.

Total Time

4 Hours 20 Minutes

Serving Size

6 Servings

white onion, chopped

red onion, chopped

carrots, chopped

bay leaves

(8 to 12-pound) JENNIE-O® Premium Fresh Young Turkey

tablespoons butter, melted

tablespoon kosher salt

teaspoons freshly ground pepper

tablespoon Herbs de Provence

cup chicken broth

Heat electric roaster to 325°F.

Place onions, carrots and bay leaves in bottom of turkey roaster. Brush turkey with melted butter and sprinkle with salt, pepper and Herbs de Provence.

Place turkey on rack, in roaster.

Add broth, cover and roast turkey for 3½-4 hours or the turkey is fully cooked as specified on the packaging. A meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh must measure 180°F. ALWAYS confirm doneness with a meat thermometer. Juices should run clear.

Let turkey stand 20 minutes before carving.

To save time, the turkey can be seasoned the night before and vegetables can be chopped in advance.

The dish could also be assembled in full the night before and stored in the refrigerator.

Nutrition information not available.