Gourmet Roasted Turkey with Herb Butter Glaze

Gourmet Roasted Turkey with Herb Butter Glaze

270 mins
medium
8 servings

A flavorful and juicy roasted turkey, perfect for any holiday or special occasion. This recipe features a delicious herb butter glaze and detailed instructions for a perfectly cooked bird.

HolidayRoasted TurkeyThanksgiving

Equipment Needed

  • Butcher twine
  • Meat Thermometer
  • Roasting Pan

Ingredients

  • 1.00 lbTurkey (10-12 lbs)(Choose a fresh, whole turkey.)
  • 0.50 cupUnsalted Butter(For the herb butter glaze.)
  • 1.00 eachLemon(Zested and juiced.)
  • 1.00 tspFresh Thyme(Chopped.)
  • 2.00 tspSalt(Kosher salt preferred.)
  • 8.00 sprigsFresh Thyme Sprigs(For flavor and garnish.)
  • 1.00 mediumOnion(Quartered.)
  • 10.00 clovesGarlic Cloves(Peeled.)
  • 1.00 stalkCelery(Chopped.)
  • 2.00 mediumCarrots(Chopped.)

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).

Estimated time: 15 minutes

2

Pat turkey dry with paper towels.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Place vegetables in the bottom of a roasting pan.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Place turkey on top of vegetables.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

5

Tuck wing tips under the body.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

6

Tie legs together with butcher twine.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

7

Melt butter in a saucepan.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

8

Add lemon zest, juice, and thyme to the butter.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

9

Brush turkey with herb butter mixture.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

10

Season generously with salt and pepper.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

11

Roast covered for 2 hours.

Estimated time: 120 minutes

12

Remove foil and roast uncovered for 1 hour 15 minutes.

Estimated time: 75 minutes

13

Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

14

Let rest for 20 minutes before carving.

Estimated time: 20 minutes