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Herb Roasted Turkey

This herb roasted turkey is slathered in an herb and garlic butter, then baked to golden brown perfection. An easy turkey recipe that's sure to be a hit on Thanksgiving, Christmas or any other holiday!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 15
Calories: 382 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 15 lb turkey
  • 10 tablespoons butter softened
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage leaves
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 onion peeled and quartered
  • 1 lemon quartered
  • 1 cup assorted herbs whole sprigs to stuff inside the turkey
  • 3 cups chicken or turkey broth
  • optional garnishes: assorted herbs, fresh cranberries, seckel pears

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. Remove the turkey from the refrigerator; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Tuck the turkey wings under the body.
  3. Place the butter, garlic, sage, rosemary, thyme, parsley and salt and pepper to taste in the bowl of a food processor. Blend until smooth.
  4. Season the cavity of the turkey with salt and pepper, then stuff with the onion, lemon and assorted herbs. Tie the turkey legs together with kitchen twine.
  5. Rub the herb butter all over the outside of the turkey and under the skin of the breast. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  6. Place the chicken broth in a medium saucepan on the stove and keep warm over low heat.
  7. Place the turkey in a roasting pan and bake for 45 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and continue roasting, basting the turkey every 30 minutes with the chicken broth, until the turkey is done. This will take approximately 3 hours and you'll know that the turkey is done when a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the turkey thigh registers 165 degrees F.
  8. If the turkey seems like it's getting overly browned during the cooking process, cover it with foil.
  9. Remove the turkey from the oven and tent loosely with foil. Let the turkey rest for 25 minutes. Slice, then serve.

Notes

  • Recipe adapted from Bobby Flay
  • You can make this recipe with a turkey larger than 15 lbs, simply add 15 minutes more to the cooking time per pound.
  • It's best to cook your turkey on a rack or on a bed of vegetables to help keep it from sitting in all the juices in the bottom of the pan.

Nutrition Information

Calories 382kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 66g (132%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 236mg (79%) Sodium 414mg (17%) Potassium 733mg (21%) Vitamin A 390IU (8%) Vitamin C 4.1mg (5%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 2.7mg (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 382

% Daily Value*

Calories 382kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 66g 132%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 236mg 79%
Sodium 414mg 17%
Potassium 733mg 16%
Vitamin A 390IU 8%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 5%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 2.7mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.