Description
Indulge in the holiday magic with this Garlic & Herb Butter Roast Turkey, boasting golden-brown skin and juicy, flavorful meat. Infused with aromatic garlic and fresh herbs, this dish promises to elevate your family gatherings into memorable feasts. Perfect for Thanksgiving or Sunday dinners, it creates an enchanting atmosphere filled with laughter and love. Impress your guests with its stunning presentation and mouthwatering aroma that invites everyone to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 pounds)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 6 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh sage (chopped)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by clearing the kitchen counter and gathering tools: roasting pan, basting brush, and kitchen twine.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic, herbs, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Remove giblets from the turkey cavity and pat dry with paper towels. Season inside and out generously with salt and pepper.
- Loosen the skin on the turkey breast and spread half of the herb butter mixture underneath.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Place turkey in a roasting pan, tuck wings under the body, tie legs together with twine, and add broth around the pan.
- Roast for about 13-15 minutes per pound, basting every 30 minutes until skin is golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (113g)
- Calories: 297
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 485 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 109 mg