Dave'S Famous Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

Name: Dave'S Famous Thanksgiving Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (15 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed; 5 teaspoons butter, cut into 1-teaspoon pats; 2 teaspoons minced garlic, divided; 1 (1 ounce) package assorted fresh herbs (poultry seasoning blend); 1 teaspoon garlic salt, or to taste; 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste; 1 teaspoon onion salt, or to taste; 1 (16 ounce) package bacon; 3 cups butter, melted - divided

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 320 degrees F (160 degrees C).
2
Loosen skin over turkey breast and thighs with your fingers; insert 3 pats of butter under the skin over the breast and 1 pat under the skin of each thigh. Poke 10 holes into the turkey meat over the breast and thighs; press minced garlic into the holes. Loosely pack poultry seasoning herbs into the turkey cavity. Sprinkle the skin of the bird with garlic salt, seasoned salt, black pepper, and onion salt.
3
Wrap turkey with slices of bacon, covering as much of the bird as possible. Place turkey into a roasting pan. Melt 1/2 cup butter in a small saucepan and brush butter over the whole turkey including bacon slices. Cover turkey with a tent of aluminum foil.
4
Roast the turkey in the preheated oven for 3 1/2 hours, basting with 1/2 cup melted butter every 30 minutes. Remove aluminum tent, baste turkey with pan drippings, and continue roasting until skin is browned and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh, not touching bone, reads at least 165 degrees F (75 degrees C), 30 to 45 more minutes.

1454

kcal

Calories

155

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (15 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed, 5 teaspoons butter, cut into 1-teaspoon pats, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, divided, 1 (1 ounce) package assorted fresh herbs (poultry seasoning blend), and more.

Yes, Dave'S Famous Thanksgiving 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Dave'S Famous Thanksgiving Turkey

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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