Easy & Delicious Homestyle Turkey Recipe: A Michigander Tradition

Ingredients

• 1 (12 pound) whole turkey
• 6 tablespoons butter, divided
• 4 cups warm water
• 3 tablespoons chicken bouillon
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
• 2 tablespoons seasoning salt

Instructions

1. Gather all your ingredients. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Rinse and thoroughly wash the turkey. Discard the giblets, or add them to the pan if desired.
2. Place the turkey in a Dutch oven or roasting pan. Carefully separate the skin over the breast to create small pockets. Place 3 tablespoons of butter on both sides between the skin and the breast meat for extra juicy flavor.
3. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the water and bouillon. Sprinkle in the parsley and minced onion. Pour the mixture evenly over the top of the turkey. Then, sprinkle seasoning salt generously over the turkey.
4. Cover the turkey tightly with foil, and bake in the preheated oven for approximately 3 1/2 to 4 hours, or until the internal temperature of the turkey reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).
5. For the final 45 minutes of cooking, remove the foil to allow the turkey to brown beautifully and achieve a golden-brown color.
6. Carve, serve, and enjoy your delicious homestyle turkey!

Nutrition

• Calories: 545 kcal
• Fat Content: 28 g
• Serving Size: 1 (12 pound) turkey
• Fiber Content: 0 g
• Sugar Content: 0 g
• Sodium Content: 560 mg
• Protein Content: 68 g
• Cholesterol Content: 210 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 1 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g