Description
An easy and no-fuss Thanksgiving turkey recipe that results in a moist and flavorful bird. The herb butter adds richness and the aromatics of lemon, onion, and apple infuse the turkey with delicious flavors. Perfect for a holiday feast!
Ingredients
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Turkey:
- 1 12-20 pound turkey*
Aromatics:
- 1 onion, peeled and quartered
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 1 apple (your favorite kind), quartered
- 0.75 ounce container fresh rosemary*
- 0.75 ounce container fresh thyme*
- 0.75 ounce container fresh sage*
Herb Butter:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6-8 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh chopped herbs
Instructions
- If the turkey is frozen: Thaw in the fridge, 24 hours for every 5 pounds of turkey. Consider an extra day for safety.
- Prep: Remove the turkey from the fridge 1 hour before roasting. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Herb Butter: Combine butter, garlic, salt, pepper, fresh rosemary, thyme, and sage. Reserve some herbs for stuffing.
- Prepare Turkey: Remove giblets, pat dry, season cavity, stuff with aromatics, and apply herb butter under the skin.
- Roasting: Roast at 325°F for 13-15 minutes per pound until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Resting: Tent with foil, rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.
- Gravy: Reserve drippings for gravy.
Notes
- Turkey Size: Consider a turkey breast recipe for smaller crowds.
- Herbs: Substitute dried herbs with 1 tsp dried per 1 tbsp fresh.
- Roasting Tips: Cover with foil to prevent overcooking the breast meat.
- For Disposable Roasting Pan: Use chopped vegetables as a rack.
- Electric Roasting Oven: Follow the same directions.
- Convection Oven: Check temperature sooner as it cooks faster.
- Guide on How to Carve a Turkey available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 576 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 518mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Protein: 70g
- Cholesterol: 264mg
