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Garlic Herb Butter Roast Turkey

Garlic Herb Butter Roast Turkey: Your Holiday Feast Hero

This Garlic Herb Butter Roast Turkey is a delicious, flavorful centerpiece for your holiday feast, featuring garlic, herbs, and a savory butter blend.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Turkey
  • 1 whole Turkey 12-15 pounds, thawed
For the 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
For Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
For Roasting
  • 2 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
  • Fresh Herbs for garnish

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare your roasting pan.
  2. Remove the giblets from the turkey and pat it dry with paper towels.
  3. In a bowl, combine the butter, garlic, rosemary, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper.
  4. Loosen the skin on the turkey breast and spread half of the butter mixture under it.
  5. Season the cavity of the turkey with salt and pepper.
  6. Truss the turkey legs together with kitchen twine.
  7. Place the turkey in the roasting pan and pour the chicken broth around the base.
  8. Roast the turkey for approximately 13 minutes per pound, checking for doneness.
  9. Baste the turkey with pan juices every 30 minutes.
  10. In the last hour, cover with foil if the skin is browning too quickly.
  11. Once done, remove from the oven and let rest for at least 30 minutes.
  12. Carve the turkey and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 3ouncesCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 27gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Thawing the turkey completely is crucial. Use a meat thermometer to ensure even cooking and avoid overcooking. Let it rest to enhance flavor and moisture before carving.

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