Thanksgiving Roast Turkey Recipe

Name: Thanksgiving Roast Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Turkey; 1 Stick unsalted butter; 1/2 cup Olive oil; 2 Chopped shallots; 2 Heads of garlic chopped; 1/4 cup Parsely chopped; 1 tablespoon Sage chopped; 1 tablespoon Chives chopped; 1 tablespoon Thyme chopped; 1 tablespoon Tarragon chopped; 1 Large onion coarsely chopped; 2 Celery stalks coarsely chopped; 3 Garlic cloves coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

1 Turkey
1 Stick unsalted butter
1/2 cup Olive oil
2 Chopped shallots
2 Heads of garlic chopped
1/4 cup Parsely chopped
1 tablespoon Sage chopped
1 tablespoon Chives chopped
1 tablespoon Thyme chopped
1 tablespoon Tarragon chopped
1 Large onion coarsely chopped
2 Celery stalks coarsely chopped
3 Garlic cloves coarsely chopped

1
Place all ingredients except the last three in food processor and blend.
2
If you don't like getting your hands dirty, transfer butter mixture to pastry bag.
3
Rinse and dry turkey.
4
Spread the coarsely chopped vegetables (last three ingredients) in the bottom of the roasting pan. Place bird on top of them.
5
Gently separate breast skin from meat. Try to separate the skin all the way to the leg bones. Rub with salt and pepper.
6
Salt and pepper the inside of the cavity and fill with favorite stuffing.
7
Pipe or spread with hands half the butter mixture underneath the skin of each turkey breast . Try to get a bit to the leg portions. Once the butter is under the skin you can work the butter with your fingertips to make sure it's even.
8
Place in 350 oven for about 3 hours. Time will depend on the size of your bird. Add a bit of water or chicken stock to the bottom of the pan. Standard time is 15 minutes per pound. I baste the bird about once every half hour.
9
Use the veggies for your gravey.
10
When I make the gravy for the bird I skim the fat into a bowl to use as a roux to thicken it up. This is always a moist bird with a ton of flavor.

1245

kcal

Calories

Fat

162

Carbs

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Turkey, 1 Stick unsalted butter, 1/2 cup Olive oil, 2 Chopped shallots, and more.

Yes, Thanksgiving Roast 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.

Thanksgiving Roast Turkey

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