Herb You Roasted My Turkey! Recipe

Name: Herb You Roasted My Turkey!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil; ½ cup unsalted butter, softened; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 tablespoon dried rosemary (if using fresh the equivalent is 3 tbs chopped fine); 1 sprig rosemary; 1 tablespoon dried thyme (if using fresh the equivalent is 3 tbs chopped fine); 2 teaspoons dried sage (if using fresh the equivalent is 1 tbs chopped fine); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground; 12 lbs turkey (thawed if using a frozen bird); 12 lemon, cut in half; 14 small onion

Servings: persons

⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon dried rosemary (if using fresh the equivalent is 3 tbs chopped fine)
1 sprig rosemary
1 tablespoon dried thyme (if using fresh the equivalent is 3 tbs chopped fine)
2 teaspoons dried sage (if using fresh the equivalent is 1 tbs chopped fine)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
12 lbs turkey (thawed if using a frozen bird)
12 lemon, cut in half
14 small onion

1
Set a rack in the lower third of oven and preheat oven to 325F
2
Combine oil butter, garlic, chopped herbs and 1 tsp each of salt and pepper.
3
Remove neck and giblets from turkey and discard (or use to make a turkey stock).
4
Rinse turkey in COLD water; pat dry.
5
Rub oil herb mixture over turkey and under the skin.
6
Sprinkle more salt and pepper inside the bird.
7
Place whole halved lemon and onion with the sprig of rosemary inside the bird cavity.
8
Tuck wings under and tie legs with kitchen twine.
9
Place turkey, breast side down or up (based on your personal preference) on a rack in a roasting pan.
10
Cover loosely with foil (make a tent).
11
Roast for 3 hours.
12
Remove foil (and if roasting breast side down, flip bird over so it is breast side up now) and continue to roast for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, basting every 15 minutes.
13
Turkey is fully cooked when thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reaches 170F.
14
Place turkey on a cutting board and tent with foil.
15
Let rest 30 minutes prior to carving (this is important!
16
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3137

kcal

Calories

139

Fat

Carbs

401

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil, ½ cup unsalted butter, softened, 3 cloves garlic, crushed, 1 tablespoon dried rosemary (if using fresh the equivalent is 3 tbs chopped fine), and more.

Yes, Herb You Roasted My 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 You Roasted My Turkey!

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