Herb-Rubbed Crisp-Skinned Butterflied Roast Turkey Recipe Recipe

Name: Herb-Rubbed Crisp-Skinned Butterflied Roast Turkey Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium cloves garlic; 1/4 cup roughly chopped chives; 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves; 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves; 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced; 1 stick butter, cut into 1/4-inch slices; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 whole turkey (12 to 14 pounds total), butterflied; (reserve backbone and neck if making stock for gravy, see note); , for serving

Servings: persons

4 medium cloves garlic
1/4 cup roughly chopped chives
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup fresh sage leaves
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
1 stick butter, cut into 1/4-inch slices
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 whole turkey (12 to 14 pounds total), butterflied
(reserve backbone and neck if making stock for gravy, see note)
, for serving

1
Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 450u00b0F. Line a rimmed baking sheet or broiler pan with aluminum foil. Place slotted broiler rack or wire rack on top.
2
Combine garlic, chives, parsley, sage, thyme, and shallots in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse, scraping down sides as necessary, until finely chopped and no large pieces remain. Scatter butter chunks on top. Pulse until homogenous paste is formed. Season generously with salt and pepper and pulse to combine. Transfer half of butter mixture to a small saucepan and melt over low heat.
3
Gently separate the skin of the turkey from the flesh using your hands, going in through the bottom of the breast and working up along both breast halves and the thighs. Using your hands, rub butter directly on the turkey meat underneath the skin all over. Massage the skin from the outside until the butter is distributed in an even layer.
4
Brush exterior of the turkey with the melted butter until evenly coated. Season the turkey with salt and pepper and transfer to the wire rack.
5
Transfer turkey to oven and roast, rotating occasionally, until an instant read thermometer inserted into the deepest part of the breast registers 150u00b0F, and the thighs register at least 165u00b0F, about 80 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to rest at room temperature for 20 minutes before
6
. Serve immediately.

514

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 4 medium cloves garlic, 1/4 cup roughly chopped chives, 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves, and more.

Yes, Herb-Rubbed Crisp-Skinned Butterflied Roast Turkey Recipe falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Herb-Rubbed Crisp-Skinned Butterflied Roast Turkey Recipe

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