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Roast Turkey

Recipe from Alyssia Sheikh, from their YouTube videoWritten down by ReelsMeals from the caption and voiceover. Added 24 October 2026.

30 minutes to prep, 3 hours to cook. A classic Thanksgiving roast turkey seasoned with aromatic herbs, onion, and apple for juicy, flavorful meat. The herby oil rub under the skin creates a golden‑brown crust, and the pan juices form a rich base for gravy.

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Roast Turkey by Alyssia Sheikh, a frame from the YouTube video

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (325°F).

  2. Rinse the turkey and pat it dry with paper towels.

  3. Place the onions, celery, and carrots in a roasting pan and set the turkey on top, breast‑side up.

  4. Season the bird by sprinkling salt and pepper all over the outside and inside the cavity.

  5. Combine olive oil, chopped fresh herbs, salt, and pepper; rub the herby oil under the skin and over the surface of the turkey.

  6. Stuff the cavity with half an onion and half an apple to add moisture.

  7. Tie the turkey legs together with kitchen twine.

  8. Pour the wine and chicken stock into the bottom of the roasting pan.

  9. Roast for 3–4 hours, about 15 minutes per pound, until the internal temperature reaches 175–180°F (80–180°F).

  10. Baste the turkey with pan juices every hour, if desired.

  11. Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 45 minutes before carving; reserve the pan juices for gravy.

Tips while you cook

Dry the bird thoroughly
Pat the turkey dry with paper towels before applying the herb‑oil rub.
Secure the legs
Tie the turkey legs together with kitchen twine.
Baste regularly
Baste the turkey with pan juices every hour if you want extra moisture and flavor.
Rest before carving
Let the turkey rest for 45 minutes after removing it from the oven before carving.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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