SAGE- AND OREGANO-RUBBED TURKEY WITH HONEY-LEMON GLAZE

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Sage- and Oregano-Rubbed Turkey with Honey-Lemon Glaze image

Sweet honey, lemon, and fresh herbs create a delicious glaze for this roast turkey, cooked to a glorious golden-brown.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 4h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 whole turkey (12 lb), thawed if frozen
3 teaspoons dried rubbed sage
3 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter or margarine

Steps:

  • Move oven rack to lowest position. Heat oven to 325°F. Remove and discard neck and giblets from turkey. Rinse turkey inside and out with cold water; pat dry with paper towels. Fasten neck skin to back of turkey with skewer. Fold wings across back of turkey so tips are touching. In shallow roasting pan, place turkey, breast side up.
  • In small bowl, mix sage, oregano, salt, pepper and oil. Rub herb mixture over turkey. Refasten drumsticks with metal piece or tuck under skin at tail. (Drumsticks can also be tied together with cotton string.) Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of inside thigh and does not touch bone.
  • Roast uncovered 1 hour. When turkey begins to turn golden brown, place tent of heavy-duty foil over turkey. Roast 2 hours 15 minutes longer.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat glaze ingredients over low heat, stirring occasionally, until honey and butter are melted.
  • Cut band of skin or remove tie holding legs to allow inside of thighs to cook thoroughly. Brush turkey with glaze; roast uncovered 10 minutes. Brush with glaze; roast uncovered 10 to 20 minutes longer. Turkey is done when thermometer reads 165°F and drumsticks move easily when lifted or twisted.
  • Place turkey on warm platter; cover with foil to keep warm. Let stand 15 minutes for easier carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 185 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 57 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g

mohsin rehman
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This turkey was delicious! The rub was flavorful and the glaze was perfect. The turkey was moist and tender, and the skin was crispy and browned. I will definitely be making this again.


Mduduzi Makhoba
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This turkey was a disappointment. The rub was bland and the glaze was too sweet. The turkey itself was dry and tough. I would not recommend this recipe.


Tawhid Azaan
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Just made this for Thanksgiving and it was a hit! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I will definitely be making this again.


Kabeer jan Khetran
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Amazing! This turkey was the best I've ever had. The rub and glaze were perfect, and the meat was so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Kashif Nawaz
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This turkey was a bit too dry for my taste, but the glaze was delicious. I think I would try brining the turkey next time to help keep it moist.


Erinson Tavarez
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I've made this turkey twice now and it's a family favorite. The rub is easy to make and the glaze is delicious. The turkey always comes out moist and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Suresh Ale magar
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This recipe was a disaster! The turkey was dry and tough, and the glaze was too sweet. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Virginia Hulsey
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Delicious! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Jovan Ranks
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The turkey turned out great! The rub was easy to make and the glaze added a nice touch of flavor. The only thing I would change is to cook the turkey for a little less time, as it was a bit dry in some places. Overall, this is a great recipe for a sp


White Star
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This turkey was a hit! The sage and oregano rub was flavorful and the honey-lemon glaze added a touch of sweetness and acidity that balanced the savory flavors of the turkey. The meat was juicy and tender, and the skin was crispy and browned to perfe