HERB-SEASONED TURKEY
This is the moistest turkey I have ever made. The herbs tucked inside the bird and the herb-oil mixture give it a wonderful flavor. Allow 3/4 pound uncooked turkey per person. I like to tuck 3 whole sages leaves under the skin (loosen skin first with a large spoon or other fairly flat, dull tool). As the turkey cooks, the skin becomes transparent and the leaves will show through--and it adds to the flavor!
Provided by SharleneW
Categories Whole Turkey
Time 2h50m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mince rosemary leaves, parsley, and thyme to make 1 tablespoon each; reserving remaining sprigs for use in step 3.
- Combine olive oil, butter, minced herbs, salt and pepper; set aside.
- Remove and discard leg truss from turkey. Pull off and discard lumps of fat. Remove giblets and neck; discard. Rinse bird inside and out; pat dry.
- Tuck remaining fresh herb sprigs (see note above) and bay leaves inside body cavity.
- Place turkey, breast up, on a v-shaped rack in a 12- by 17-inch roasting pan. Retruss turkey legs, if desired.
- Brush entire bird with oil-herb mixture. Pour 1 cup of water in bottom of roasting pan (or enough to cover bottom). This water serves two purposes--steam rising from it will keep turkey moist, and it will keep drippings from sticking to bottom of pan (so you can make great gravy).
- Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil.
- Insert a meat thermometer through thickest part of turkey breast to the bone. (I tear a small hole and poke it through foil).
- Roast turkey in 325°F oven for 2 to 3 hours (depending on the size of your turkey. Cook until thickest part of turkey reaches 160°F taking foil off for the last 45 minutes.
- (If wing and leg tips start to get too dark before turkey is done, cover them with small pieces of foil.
- Transfer turkey to a platter.
- Let rest 15 to 30 minutes, then carve.
- Great tip for getting the fat off the top of drippings for gravy: Pour drippings into a heavy-duty zip-top bag (freezer bag works great). Set in a bowl or pan that will hold it upright and let it stand for 15 minutes so oil separates. Holding bag above your pan, snip a slit in very bottom corner of bag and let the juices run until you get to the oil. Pinch of end of bag and discard.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
cip cip
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. I love the flavor of the herbs and spices.
ayoun khan
[email protected]This recipe was a disappointment. The turkey was dry and the gravy was bland.
Angiro Fauea
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make turkey.
unicorn lovers
[email protected]The turkey was delicious, but the gravy was a little too salty for my taste.
Amzolele tshafele
[email protected]This is my go-to turkey recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Mohammed Mana
[email protected]I've tried this recipe twice now and both times the turkey has come out dry. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong.
Ben Solomon
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out great! I would definitely make it again.
Jamie Ricci
[email protected]The turkey was a little bland for my taste. I think I would add more herbs and spices next time.
Brian Chau
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey came out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Rita Sah
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the herbs and spices gave it a delicious taste.
Sonia Friday
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite!
Odella Walton
[email protected]This was the best turkey I've ever had! It was so flavorful and moist. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make turkey.
Rangit Sah
[email protected]The turkey turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect. The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt and pepper to the seasoning.
Gulab jani Jani
[email protected]This turkey recipe was a hit! The herbs and spices gave the turkey a delicious flavor, and the meat was moist and juicy. I'll definitely be making this again!