Herb Roasted Turkey with Mushroom Gravy Recipe

Name: Herb Roasted Turkey with Mushroom Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 pounds turkey; 4 each thyme sprigs; 4 each rosemary sprigs; 1 medium onions quartered; 1 each lemon peeled; 1 cup mushrooms; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 teaspoons potato starch; 1/2 teaspoon chives dried; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 325F (160C).
2
Remove turkey giblets and neck from body cavities.
3
Rinse turkey inside and out; pat dry with paper towels.
4
Starting at neck, using your fingers, gently loosen skin over breast.
5
Place thyme and rosemary sprigs at even intervals under skin; pat skin back in place.
6
Place onion and lemon peel in body cavity.
7
Place turkey breast-side up on rack in roasting pan.
8
Roast turkey 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
9
Let stand 15 minutes before carving.
10
Remove skin before eating.
11
Meanwhile, to prepare gravy, pour out pan drippings.
12
Skim off and discard fat; pour remaining liquid into small saucepan.
13
Add mushrooms and 1 cup mushroom liquid, broth, wine, potato starch, chives, salt and pepper; bring to a boil.

2933

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

Carbs

425

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 12 pounds turkey, 4 each thyme sprigs, 4 each rosemary sprigs, 1 medium onions quartered, and more.

Yes, Herb Roasted Turkey with Mushroom Gravy 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!

Herb Roasted Turkey with Mushroom Gravy

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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