Gourmet Oven-Roasted Turkey
A flavorful and juicy oven-roasted turkey, perfect for any special occasion. This recipe features a unique seasoning blend and detailed instructions for a perfectly cooked bird.
Equipment Needed
- Probe thermometer
- Roasting Pan
- Roasting rack
- Spice grinder or mortar and pestle
Ingredients
- 1.00 lb1 (12-lb.) thawed turkey(Remove neck and giblets)
- 0.25 cupKosher Salt
- 2.00 tbspFreshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1.00 tbspBaking Powder
- 1.00 tbspDark Brown Sugar
- 1.00 tbspGarlic Powder
- 2.00 tspDried Thyme
- 2.00 tspOnion Powder
- 2.00 tspSmoked Paprika
- 1.00 mediumShallot (or small yellow onion)(quartered)
- 1.00 headGarlic Head(halved)
- 1.00 mediumLemon(quartered)
- 1.00 small bunchFresh Sage
- 1.00 small bunchFresh Thyme
- 0.25 cupNeutral Oil
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a roasting pan with foil and place a rack inside.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Pat turkey dry inside and out with paper towels. Remove any thermometers or trussing.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Locate and remove the wishbone from the neck opening.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Separate turkey breast from skin.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Combine all dry seasonings in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle until finely ground.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Season turkey thoroughly, including under the skin and in the cavity.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 12 hours (up to 2 days).
Estimated time: 720 minutes
Place vegetables (shallots, lemon, garlic, thyme, sage) in the turkey cavity.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Drizzle turkey with oil and insert a probe thermometer (optional) into the thickest part of the breast.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Roast for 30 minutes at 450°F, then reduce oven temperature to 350°F and continue roasting until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh and 155°F (68°C) in the thickest part of the breast.
Estimated time: 120 minutes
Let rest for 45 minutes before carving.
Estimated time: 45 minutes