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Garlic Thanksgiving Turkey

Garlic Thanksgiving Turkey: Juicy Comfort for Your Feast

A rich Garlic Thanksgiving Turkey that is tender, juicy, and infused with herb-butter goodness, perfect for your Thanksgiving feast.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Turkey
  • 12-18 lb Turkey Fresh or properly thawed frozen varieties work best.
For the Aromatics
  • 1 Onion Quartered to stuff the turkey cavity.
  • 1 Lemon Quarter before placing in the turkey cavity.
  • a few sprigs Fresh Rosemary
  • a few sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • a few sprigs Fresh Sage
For Seasoning
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Herb Butter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced.
For Roasting Vegetables
  • 1 Roasting Vegetables (Onion, Celery, Carrots) Cut into chunks.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Roasting pan
  • meat thermometer
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by allowing your turkey to come to room temperature for about 1 hour before roasting. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and remove the giblets from the turkey cavity. Pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
  2. Generously season the inside of the turkey cavity with kosher salt and black pepper. Stuff the cavity with quartered onion, lemon, and fresh herb sprigs.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter with minced garlic, salt, pepper, and chopped herbs. Loosen the skin of the turkey and rub the herb butter mixture under the skin and all over the bird.
  4. In your roasting pan, add quartered onion, chopped celery, and chunks of carrots. Position the seasoned turkey breast side up.
  5. Place the roasting pan in the preheated oven and roast the turkey for approximately 15 minutes per pound. Tent with aluminum foil if it browns too quickly.
  6. Once your turkey reaches the desired internal temperature, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use leftover turkey in sandwiches, soups, or casseroles for a delicious second round of flavors.

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