ROSEMARY ROASTED TURKEY
Rub rosemary butter under and over the skin to get a fragrant and juicy turkey.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 3h45m
Yield 8-10
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Let the turkey sit out for about 1 hour to come to room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Remove the packet of neck and giblets and set aside. Cut away any fatty pieces near the cavity or neck of the bird and discard. Pat the turkey dry inside and out with paper towels and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper inside and out. Combine the butter and chopped rosemary. Loosen the skin over the breast of the turkey and push half of the butter mixture under the skin and over the breast meat. Rub the skin of the turkey with the rest of the butter mixture. Stuff the cavity of the turkey with the lemons and rosemary sprigs. Tie the legs together with twine. Tuck the wings under the body of the turkey and put it, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting pan.
- Roast the turkey until it begins to turn golden, about 25 minutes. Loosely tent the breast with foil, then reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F. Continue cooking until the internal temperature near the thigh joint reaches about 155 degrees F. Remove the foil and continue roasting until it reaches 165 degrees F in the thigh joint, about 30 minutes longer. Transfer the turkey and rack to a cutting board and let rest about 30 minutes.
- Present the turkey whole on a platter garnished with the lemons from inside the cavity. To carve, first remove the wishbone, then legs, thighs and wings, and thinly slice the breast meat on an angle to serve.
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sephiroth_chan
[email protected]I'm giving this recipe one star because it's the lowest rating I can give. This was the worst turkey I've ever had.
Helen Fairish
[email protected]I'm so disappointed with this recipe. I was really looking forward to a delicious roasted turkey, but this was a complete disaster.
Stephen Lanzillo
[email protected]This recipe is definitely not for beginners. I had to call my mom for help and she still couldn't save the turkey.
Hoda Suii
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my turkey turned out terrible. It was burnt on the outside and raw on the inside.
Chandan Mahato
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of time and money. The turkey was dry and tasteless.
Vishall parviaz
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to anyone. The turkey was tough and the gravy was watery.
Ice2x ScarL1
[email protected]This recipe is way too complicated. I spent hours in the kitchen and the turkey still wasn't cooked properly.
Ester Caniedo ajero
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my turkey didn't turn out as good as I expected. It was a little dry and the skin wasn't crispy.
Zurisadai Martinez
[email protected]This turkey was a disappointment. It was dry and overcooked, and the gravy was bland.
Starantula Industries
[email protected]I'm not much of a cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out great.
James Mwangi
[email protected]This is the best roasted turkey recipe I've ever tried! The turkey was cooked evenly and the meat was so tender and juicy.
Natnael Debebe
[email protected]I've never been a fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The turkey was so moist and flavorful, I couldn't get enough of it.
Thaddeus Maybe
[email protected]I made this turkey for Christmas dinner and it was a huge success! The turkey was juicy and tender, and the skin was crispy and golden brown.
Martha Ferguson
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was perfect.
Julian Robbins
[email protected]I've tried many different roasted turkey recipes, but this one is by far the best. The turkey was cooked to perfection and the gravy was divine.
evilboy azu
[email protected]This turkey was a hit at my holiday dinner! Everyone loved the rosemary and garlic flavor.
Dr.Taslima Khatun
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my turkey turned out perfectly! It was moist and delicious, and the gravy was amazing.
Zfs Mosa
[email protected]My family raved about this roasted turkey! It was so juicy and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I'll definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.