Gourmet Roasted Turkey with Herb Butter Glaze

Gourmet Roasted Turkey with Herb Butter Glaze

270 mins
medium
14 servings

A show-stopping roasted turkey recipe featuring a flavorful herb butter glaze and crispy skin. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any special occasion.

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Equipment Needed

  • Meat Thermometer
  • Roasting Pan
  • Roasting rack

Ingredients

  • 1.00 lbTurkey (12-14 lbs)(Fully thawed and patted dry)
  • 0.75 cupUnsalted Butter(Room temperature)
  • 6.00 clovesGarlic(Minced)
  • 2.00 tbspFresh Rosemary(Finely chopped)
  • 2.00 tbspFresh Thyme(Finely chopped)
  • 1.00 tspKosher Salt(For seasoning)
  • 0.50 tspBlack Pepper(For seasoning)
  • 1.00 mediumOnion(Peeled and quartered)
  • 1.00 mediumLemon(Quartered)
  • 3.00 ribsCelery(Roughly chopped)
  • 2.00 mediumCarrots(Roughly chopped)

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).

Estimated time: 10 minutes

2

Pat turkey dry with paper towels.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Season turkey cavity with salt and pepper.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Stuff cavity with onion, lemon, rosemary, thyme, and sage.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

5

In a bowl, combine butter, garlic, salt, pepper, rosemary, and thyme.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

6

Loosen turkey skin and spread 1/3 of the herb butter under the skin.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

7

Rub remaining herb butter all over the turkey.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

8

Place turkey on a roasting rack.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

9

Roast for 15 minutes per pound, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Estimated time: 150 minutes

10

Let rest for 30 minutes before carving.

Estimated time: 30 minutes