ROASTED CITRUS & HERB TURKEY
Thanksgiving has never been the same since I tried this recipe. I have made it for the past three years, and it never fails to impress both in presentation and taste. This is a true showstopper! -Nancy M. Niemerg, Dieterich, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h
Yield 16 servings (2 cups gravy).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Mix butter and Italian seasoning., Place turkey on a rack in a roasting pan, breast side up; pat dry. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from turkey breast; rub half of the butter mixture under the skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks. Rub cavity with salt and pepper; fill with onion, orange, lemon and herbs. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together., Melt remaining butter mixture; brush over outside of turkey. Add 2 cups broth to roasting pan., Roast, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, 3-1/2-4 hours, basting occasionally with pan drippings. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.), Remove turkey from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 20 minutes before carving., Pour pan drippings into a small saucepan; skim fat. Mix flour, remaining broth and, if desired, browning sauce until smooth; whisk into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with turkey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 223mg cholesterol, Sodium 653mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 64g protein.
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Ali Girl
[email protected]I made this turkey for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the presentation. I will definitely be making this again next year.
Rick Spencer
[email protected]This turkey was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I will reduce the amount of salt next time.
Sophia M
[email protected]I made this turkey for my family and they loved it! The flavor was amazing and the meat was so tender. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Dee Lachesky
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my turkey turned out great! The meat was moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
Dave Goodman
[email protected]This turkey was a bit dry, but the flavor was still good. I think I will try brining the turkey next time to help keep it moist.
Tanvir Tanoli
[email protected]I was so impressed with this turkey! It was so easy to make and the results were amazing. The meat was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again for my next holiday gathering.
Shelley Ringold
[email protected]This turkey was so easy to make and the results were amazing! The meat was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again for my next holiday gathering.
Mugume Abdallah
[email protected]I made this turkey for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the presentation. I will definitely be making this again next year.
Calvin eazie Kies
[email protected]This turkey was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I will reduce the amount of salt next time.
Alvin Sam
[email protected]I made this turkey for my family and they loved it! The flavor was amazing and the meat was so tender. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
yash boy Tz
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my turkey turned out great! The meat was moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
Mariana Thomas
[email protected]This turkey was a bit dry, but the flavor was still good. I think I will try brining the turkey next time to help keep it moist.
sazzad jony
[email protected]I made this turkey for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the flavor and the presentation. I will definitely be making this again for future potlucks.
Mr.fred Mugisha
[email protected]This turkey was a bit more work than I expected, but it was definitely worth it! The flavor was incredible and the meat was so tender. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Tonda Christopher
[email protected]I was so impressed with this turkey! It was so easy to make and the results were amazing. The meat was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again for my next holiday gathering.
Sirena Horvath
[email protected]This is the best turkey recipe I have ever tried! The citrus and herbs give it such a unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Isbela Washington
[email protected]I made this turkey for Christmas dinner and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the meat was so juicy. I will definitely be making this again next year.
Ashikuzzaman Shamim
[email protected]This turkey was absolutely delicious! The citrus and herbs gave it a wonderful flavor, and the meat was so moist and tender. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.