Citrus Herb Turkey Recipe

Name: Citrus Herb Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (1 ounce) fresh rosemary, divided; 1 package (1 ounce) fresh thyme, divided; 3/4 cup softened unsalted butter, divided; 1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds); 2 teaspoons seasoned salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 medium apple, chopped; 1 medium orange, chopped; 1 small red onion, chopped; 1 small sweet orange pepper, chopped

Servings: persons

1 package (1 ounce) fresh rosemary, divided
1 package (1 ounce) fresh thyme, divided
3/4 cup softened unsalted butter, divided
1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds)
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 medium apple, chopped
1 medium orange, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1 small sweet orange pepper, chopped

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0. Line a roasting pan with three pieces of heavy-duty foil (pieces should be long enough to cover turkey). Mince half the rosemary and thyme from each package (about 1/4 cup total). In a small bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter and minced herbs until blended. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from turkey breast; rub butter mixture under the skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks. Mix seasoned salt, garlic powder and pepper; sprinkle over turkey and inside turkey cavity.
2
Cube remaining butter. In a large bowl, combine butter, apple, orange, onion, orange pepper and remaining herb sprigs; spoon inside cavity. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together. Place turkey in prepared pan, breast side up.
3
Bring edges of foil over turkey to cover. Roast, covered, 1 hour. Carefully open foil and fold it down. Reduce oven setting to 325u00b0. Roast, uncovered, 1-1/2 to 2 hours longer or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170u00b0-175u00b0. Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.
4
Remove turkey from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 20 minutes before carving. Discard fruit mixture from cavity. If desired, skim fat and thicken pan drippings for gravy. Serve with turkey.

500

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (1 ounce) fresh rosemary, divided, 1 package (1 ounce) fresh thyme, divided, 3/4 cup softened unsalted butter, divided, 1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds), and more.

Yes, Citrus Herb Turkey falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Citrus Herb Turkey

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