Herb-Roasted Turkey Recipe

Name: Herb-Roasted Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 turkey (14 pounds); 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 18 sprigs fresh thyme, divided; 4 medium onions, sliced; 4 celery ribs, sliced; 2 medium carrots, sliced; 3 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon peppercorns; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1 teaspoon minced fresh sage or 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage; 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon minced chives

Servings: persons

1 turkey (14 pounds)
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
18 sprigs fresh thyme, divided
4 medium onions, sliced
4 celery ribs, sliced
2 medium carrots, sliced
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon peppercorns
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon minced fresh sage or 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon minced chives

1
Rub the surface of the turkey and sprinkle cavity with salt and pepper. Place 12 sprigs of thyme in cavity.
2
In a large heavy roasting pan, place onions, celery, carrots, bay leaves, peppercorns and remaining thyme sprigs. Place the turkey, breast side up, over vegetables. Drizzle butter over turkey and sprinkle with minced herbs.
3
Cover loosely with foil. Bake at 325u00b0 for 2-1/2 hours. Remove foil; bake 1-1/2 to 2 hours longer or until a thermometer reads 180u00b0, basting every 20 minutes.
4
Cover and let stand for 20 minutes before carving. Discard vegetables, bay leaves and peppercorns; if desired, skim fat and thicken pan drippings for gravy. Serve with turkey.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 turkey (14 pounds), 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, 18 sprigs fresh thyme, divided, and more.

Yes, 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.

Herb-Roasted Turkey

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