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Juicy Roast Turkey with Garlic Herb Butter for Holiday Feasts

This Juicy Roast Turkey recipe with Garlic Herb Butter is the perfect centerpiece for any holiday feast.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Turkey
  • 1 whole Turkey (14-16 pounds)
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Garlic Herb Butter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Sage (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary (chopped)
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
For Stuffing and Flavoring
  • 1 Lemon (halved)
  • a few sprigs Fresh Herbs (sage, thyme, rosemary)
  • 1 head Garlic (broken into cloves)

Equipment

  • Roasting Pan
  • Meat Thermometer
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • paper towels
  • kitchen twine

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Remove your whole turkey from the fridge and allow it to sit at room temperature for about one hour.
  2. Drain any excess moisture from the cavity, pat it dry with paper towels, and generously season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter with the chopped fresh herbs and minced garlic.
  4. Mash the mixture together using a fork until well blended and creamy.
  5. Stuff the halved lemon, fresh herb sprigs, and broken cloves of garlic into the turkey cavity.
  6. Generously rub the garlic herb butter all over the turkey, covering all sides except the underside.
  7. Preheat your oven to 450°F, place the turkey in a roasting pan, then reduce the temperature to 350°F.
  8. Roast for approximately 13 minutes per pound, or about 3 hours for a 14-pound turkey.
  9. Once the turkey reaches the desired internal temperature of 165°F, carefully transfer it to a cutting board and allow it to rest for at least 20 minutes.
  10. Reserve drippings in the pan for gravy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalProtein: 30gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For the best flavor, consider using organic herbs and fresh ingredients. Adjust seasonings to taste.

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