Herbed Mayonnaise Roasted Turkey
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs 30 mins
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Total Time
4 hrs
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
661 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Herbed Mayonnaise Roasted Turkey
Description
The recipe begins by preparing a roasting pan and patting a fresh, thawed 14-pound turkey dry. A mayonnaise blend made from mayonnaise, finely minced fresh rosemary, thyme, sage, orange zest, and orange juice is spread evenly over the entire turkey surface and inside the cavity. This creates a flavorful, herbaceous coating that locks in moisture while roasting.
The turkey cavity is filled with orange wedges and any remaining fresh herbs added to enhance aromatic qualities during cooking. After seasoning with kosher salt and black pepper on the skin and inside, the bird is roasted first at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes, then the oven temperature is lowered to 350 degrees F. The roasting continues until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, ensuring juicy, tender meat.
This method produces a roasted turkey with a fragrant citrus-herb crust and juicy meat inside. The mayonnaise coating helps create a golden, flavorful outer layer while preserving moisture within the bird. The stuffed orange wedges contribute fresh citrus aroma to the cooking environment.
Ingredients
- 14 pound turkey fresh thawed
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 1 tablespoon rosemary minced fresh
- 1 tablespoon thyme minced fresh
- 1 tablespoon sage minced, fresh
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt to taste
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 whole orange cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and set out a roasting dish with rack.
- Remove giblets from the inside of the turkey and add turkey to your roasting pan sitting on top of the rack.
- Using a paper towel lightly pat dry the turkey skin.
- In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, orange zest, rosemary, thyme, sage, and orange juice.
- Rub the mayonnaise mixture over the entire turkey and inside the cavity. I use my hands for this job because it is the easiest way to coat the entire turkey.
- Sprinkle the turkey with kosher salt and pepper on top and inside.
- Stuff the cavity with orange wedges and any remaining fresh herbs you might have.
- If you're using a popup timer simply place it into the meaty part of the breast. Press down into the turkey until the timer is flush with the skin.
- Add turkey to the oven and cook for 30 minutes at 400 degrees F.
- Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and cook until the timer pops up or the internal temperature is 165 degrees F, about 3 hours.
- If the top of your turkey gets too browned while cooking simply tent it with foil for a bit then remove the foil to continue browning until fully cooked.
- Let your turkey rest for at least 30 minutes (I usually let mine rest for about an hour) then carve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 661 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 661kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 82g | 164% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 278mg | 93% |
| Sodium | 1121mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 862mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 264IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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