CITRUS HERB TURKEY
When it came to a roasting turkey, my grandmother had the magic touch: She would wrap a turkey in foil and cook it on low heat for eight hours so it would bake up juicy and tender. This version doesn't take that long, but it's just as good. -Portia Gorman, Los Angeles, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h10m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Line a roasting pan with 3 pieces of heavy-duty foil (pieces should be long enough to cover turkey). Mince half the rosemary and thyme from each package (about 1/4 cup total). In a small bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter and minced herbs until blended. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from turkey breast; rub butter mixture under the skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks. Mix seasoned salt, garlic powder and pepper; sprinkle over turkey and inside turkey cavity., Cube remaining butter. In a large bowl, combine butter, apple, orange, onion, orange pepper and remaining herb sprigs; spoon inside cavity. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together. Place turkey in prepared pan, breast side up., Bring edges of foil over turkey to cover. Roast, covered, 1 hour. Carefully open foil and fold it down. Reduce oven setting to 325°. Roast, uncovered, 1-1/2 to 2 hours longer or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°. Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly., Remove turkey from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 20 minutes before carving. Discard fruit mixture from cavity. If desired, skim fat and thicken pan drippings for gravy. Serve with turkey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Fat 27g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 207mg cholesterol, Sodium 322mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 55g protein.
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Anuoluwapo Lawson
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but the turkey didn't turn out well. It was dry and bland.
Cynthia Mcghee
[email protected]The turkey was a bit dry, but the citrus-herb flavors were nice.
Aqeel Baba
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The citrus-herb turkey was a showstopper at our Christmas dinner. Everyone raved about it.
Alonzo Alonzo
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out great. It was juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Chilu Ambali
[email protected]The turkey was perfectly cooked and the citrus-herb flavors were amazing. My family loved it!
Anthony Rojas
[email protected]This citrus-herb turkey recipe was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the citrus and herb flavors really complemented each other. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and ea