Easy Herb-Roasted Turkey Recipe

Name: Easy Herb-Roasted Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 chopped large yellow onion; 1 chopped large carrot; 1 chopped large celery stalk; 2 minced garlic cloves; 7 chopped fresh sage leaves; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 (12- to 16-pound) fresh or prebrined turkey*; 1 cup water; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and divided

Servings: persons

1 chopped large yellow onion
1 chopped large carrot
1 chopped large celery stalk
2 minced garlic cloves
7 chopped fresh sage leaves
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Freshly ground black pepper
1 (12- to 16-pound) fresh or prebrined turkey*
1 cup water
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and divided

1
Combine the first 7 ingredients (through pepper) in a medium bowl. Mix well, and set aside.
2
Position a rack on second-lowest level in oven; preheat to 500u00b0. Have a large roasting pan ready with a rack set in pan.
3
Put 1/2 cup vegetable mixture inside neck cavity and 1/2 cup inside chest cavity of turkey. Scatter remaining vegetables on bottom of pan, and add 1 cup water. Truss turkey by tying ends of legs with twine. Lift wing tips up and over back; tuck under bird. Using a pastry brush, brush turkey with 1/2 of the melted butter. Place turkey, breast side down, on roasting rack. Roast 30 minutes; turn oven down to 350u00b0. Baste turkey with pan juices; roast 30 minutes more.
4
Remove turkey from oven. Carefully (using something to protect your hands) turn turkey breast side up. (It won't be very hot at this point.) Baste with pan juices and remaining butter; return to oven. If breast is becoming too dark, shield with foil. Roast, basting with pan juices again after 45 minutes. Turkey is done when an instant-read thermometer registers 165u00b0F when inserted into thickest part of a thigh away from the bone.
5
Tilt juices from cavity into pan. Transfer bird to a carving board, and cover loosely with foil. Let rest for 30-40 minutes before carving. Carve turkey, and serve.

225

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 chopped large yellow onion, 1 chopped large carrot, 1 chopped large celery stalk, 2 minced garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Easy Herb-Roasted 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.

Easy Herb-Roasted Turkey

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