Description
A flavorful herb butter roast turkey recipe perfect for holidays or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh sage
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 1 onion, quartered
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Mix butter, herbs, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Pat turkey dry and loosen skin over breast.
- Spread herb butter under and over turkey skin.
- Stuff turkey cavity with lemon and onion.
- Place turkey breast-side up on roasting rack.
- Roast uncovered for 3-3.5 hours until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let turkey rest 30 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for best flavor
- Adjust cooking time based on turkey weight
- Baste turkey every 45 minutes for moist meat
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
