Juicy Roast Turkey With Herbes De Provence Recipe

Name: Juicy Roast Turkey With Herbes De Provence
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12- to 14-pound) whole fresh turkey; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 10 to 12 fresh sage leaves; 1 tablespoon herbes de Provence; Sea salt, to taste; Freshly ground pepper, to taste; 1 yellow onion, quartered; 1 Granny Smith apple, cored, seeded, and quartered; 2 celery ribs, cut into 2-inch-long chunks; 2 cups dry white wine; 2 cups apple juice

Servings: persons

1 (12- to 14-pound) whole fresh turkey
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
10 to 12 fresh sage leaves
1 tablespoon herbes de Provence
Sea salt, to taste
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 yellow onion, quartered
1 Granny Smith apple, cored, seeded, and quartered
2 celery ribs, cut into 2-inch-long chunks
2 cups dry white wine
2 cups apple juice

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0. Remove giblets from both cavities of turkey, and rinse inside and out. Loosen skin of turkey breasts, and place 2 tablespoons butter and 4 to 6 sage leaves under skin of each breast. Season turkey inside cavity and all over outside with herbes de Provence, sea salt, and pepper. Place onion, apple, celery, and remaining sage leaves in cavity of turkey and on bottom of heavy-duty roasting pan as a rack for turkey. Pour wine and apple juice in pan. Place turkey in pan.
2
Cover breast with foil, leaving legs exposed. Roast at 400u00b0 for 1 hour 30 minutes. Remove foil. Roast 1 hour more, basting every 20 minutes with pan drippings, until juices run clear when a small knife is inserted into thickest part of thigh or an instant-read thermometer registers 165u00b0 when inserted into thickest part of thigh.
3
Remove turkey from oven; baste again. Allow to rest 30 to 45 minutes before carving. Turkey will continue to cook another 5 to 10 degrees. Serve with Turkey Gravy, if desired.

241

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Protein

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12- to 14-pound) whole fresh turkey, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 10 to 12 fresh sage leaves, 1 tablespoon herbes de Provence, and more.

Yes, Juicy Roast Turkey With Herbes De Provence 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.

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Juicy Roast Turkey With Herbes De Provence

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Variations & substitutions

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