5 from 12 votes
Herbed Mayonnaise Roasted Turkey
This Herbed Mayonnaise Roasted Turkey uses a mayonnaise mixture blended with orange zest, fresh rosemary, thyme, sage, and orange juice to coat the turkey. The herb and citrus flavored mayo forms a seasoned crust during roasting, which helps keep the turkey moist. The bird is roasted at high then moderate heat until a tender, flavorful whole turkey with golden skin is achieved.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
4 hrs
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
661 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
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!
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 661
% 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.