Rosemary Roasted Turkey Recipe

Name: Rosemary Roasted Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (14-pound) bone-in turkey; 1 (3/4-ounce) package fresh rosemary sprigs, divided; 1/4 cup salt; 1 tablespoon pepper; 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons dried rosemary, crushed; 11 garlic cloves, pressed; 2 tablespoons grated lemon rind (4 large lemons); 2 large yellow onions, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks; 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 (750-milliliter) bottle white Zinfandel or dry white wine, divided; 2 (12-inch) cheesecloth squares; 1 cup orange juice; Garnishes: fresh rosemary sprigs, orange slices

Servings: persons

1 (14-pound) bone-in turkey
1 (3/4-ounce) package fresh rosemary sprigs, divided
1/4 cup salt
1 tablespoon pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons dried rosemary, crushed
11 garlic cloves, pressed
2 tablespoons grated lemon rind (4 large lemons)
2 large yellow onions, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 (750-milliliter) bottle white Zinfandel or dry white wine, divided
2 (12-inch) cheesecloth squares
1 cup orange juice
Garnishes: fresh rosemary sprigs, orange slices

1
Remove giblets and neck from turkey, and discard. Rinse turkey with cold water; pat dry.
2
Loosen skin from turkey breast without detaching it; carefully place 2 rosemary sprigs under skin. Set remaining rosemary sprigs aside.
3
Combine salt and next 3 ingredients; sprinkle turkey inside and out with mixture. Sprinkle garlic and lemon rind in turkey cavity; stuff with onion and remaining rosemary sprigs. Place turkey, breast side up, in a large shallow roasting pan, tucking wingtips under. Pour lemon juice over turkey.
4
Stir together butter and 1 cup wine in a large bowl; add cheesecloth squares, and let stand until liquid is absorbed. Place cheesecloth over turkey, covering entire bird.
5
Bake at 325u00b0 for 30 minutes. Add remaining 2 cups wine and orange juice to pan; bake 3 hours and 30 minutes more or until a meat thermometer inserted into thigh registers 180u00b0, basting every 30 minutes with pan juices. Moisten cheesecloth with pan juices to remove easily. Let stand 20 minutes before carving. Garnish, if desired.

881

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (14-pound) bone-in turkey, 1 (3/4-ounce) package fresh rosemary sprigs, divided, 1/4 cup salt, 1 tablespoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Rosemary 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.

Rosemary Roasted Turkey

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