Description
Elevate your holiday feasts with this perfectly golden and flavorful roast turkey. Infused with fresh herbs, citrus, and garlic, this dish promises an aromatic experience that will delight your guests. With its moist and tender meat, this turkey is a centerpiece worth celebrating. Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving or a family gathering, this recipe will ensure your turkey is both impressive and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (12-14 pound) whole turkey, giblets and neck removed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bunch fresh parsley, divided
- 1 bunch fresh sage, divided
- 1 bunch fresh rosemary, divided
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, divided
- 2 large lemons, halved
- 2 heads garlic, halved crosswise
- 1 green apple, quartered
- 1 large yellow onion, quartered
- 4 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Pat the turkey dry and place it on a roasting rack in a large pan.
- Mix softened butter with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Rub half of the butter mixture under the turkey skin and the rest over the outside.
- Stuff the cavity with half of each herb bunch, lemon halves, one head of garlic, apple quarters, and onion quarters.
- Pour chicken broth into the roasting pan.
- Roast at 425°F for 30 minutes; then reduce to 325°F for 2.5 to 3.5 hours until a meat thermometer reads 165°F in the thigh.
- Baste every 30-45 minutes; tent with foil if browning too quickly.
- Let rest for at least 30 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 ounces of carved turkey (113g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg