Description
Indulge in the ultimate feast with this incredibly flavorful Garlic Herb Butter Roast Turkey recipe. Tender, juicy turkey infused with a medley of garlic, rosemary, thyme, and sage, all enveloped in a rich herb butter for a mouthwatering dining experience.
Ingredients
For the Garlic Herb Butter:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 10 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 whole turkey (12–15 pounds)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Fresh herbs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Turkey: Remove giblets, pat dry with paper towels.
- Make Garlic Herb Butter: Combine butter, garlic, rosemary, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper.
- Apply Herb Butter: Spread half under turkey skin, massage remaining over turkey.
- Season the Turkey: Season cavity with salt and pepper.
- Truss the Turkey: Tie legs, tuck wing tips under bird.
- Place in Roasting Pan: Place turkey breast side up, add chicken broth.
- Roast the Turkey: Roast until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Baste Periodically: Baste every 30 minutes.
- Final Crisping: Cover breasts with foil if needed.
- Rest the Turkey: Tent with foil, let rest for 30 minutes.
- Carve and Serve: Carve and garnish with fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350-450 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: Varies
