HERB-ROASTED TURKEY
Our guests always comment on how moist and flavorful this elegant entree is. Rubbed with garden-fresh herbs, this turkey has such a wonderful aroma when it's roasting that it lures everyone into the kitchen! -Becky Goldsmith, Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h10m
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Rub the surface of the turkey and sprinkle cavity with salt and pepper. Place 12 sprigs of thyme in cavity. , In a large heavy roasting pan, place onions, celery, carrots, bay leaves, peppercorns and remaining thyme sprigs. Place the turkey, breast side up, over vegetables. Drizzle butter over turkey and sprinkle with minced herbs. , Cover loosely with foil. Bake at 325° for 2-1/2 hours. Remove foil; bake 1-1/2 to 2 hours longer or until a thermometer reads 180°, basting every 20 minutes. , Cover and let stand for 20 minutes before carving. Discard vegetables, bay leaves and peppercorns; if desired, skim fat and thicken pan drippings for gravy. Serve with turkey.
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Irshad Boy
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make turkey.
Tevayah Bolden
[email protected]I made this for Christmas dinner and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Saira Aftab
[email protected]This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. The herb butter is a game-changer.
tiktoke 1
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and moist.
Mukesh Dahal
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey came out perfectly cooked and juicy.
Ssenabulya
[email protected]This recipe is definitely a keeper! I will be making it again for Thanksgiving.
Eraj Ragu
[email protected]The roasting time was a bit long for my oven, so I had to adjust it.
fasika Tamiru
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
caeser bae
[email protected]The turkey was a bit dry for my taste, but the gravy was delicious.
Talib Jani
[email protected]I added some extra herbs and spices to the butter mixture and it really took the flavor up a notch.
Ak Bar12
[email protected]Loved this recipe! It was easy to follow and the turkey was cooked to perfection.
Rashed Noor
[email protected]This turkey turned out amazing! The herb butter and roasting method made the meat incredibly moist and flavorful.