Herb Roasted Turkey
This Herb Roasted Turkey is smothered in butter and fresh herbs. It's an easy turkey recipe full of delicious flavors and perfect for Thanksgiving. Enjoy your perfect roasted whole turkey with this foolproof recipe!
Servings: 10
Calories: 550kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh parsley
- ¼ cup fresh sage
- ¼ cup fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 ½ cups butter softened
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 14-16 pound turkey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
- Place all the fresh herbs in a food processor and pulse for about 1 minute until chopped.½ cup fresh parsley, ¼ cup fresh sage, ¼ cup fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 3 garlic cloves
- Add the butter, oil, salt and pepper and mix or pulse until smooth, another 1-2 minutes.1 ½ cups butter, ½ cup vegetable oil, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper
- Loosen the skin of the turkey with your hand or a large spoon, and spread 1/3 of the butter mix under the skin. Rub the remaining butter mix over the rest of the turkey including the bottom of the turkey.1 14-16 pound turkey
- Cover the pan with aluminum foil (you may need two large pieces) and roast in the oven for about 18-20 minutes per pound, after about 2.5 – 3 hours uncover and continue to roast until fully cooked and internal temperature of 165 degrees. Temperature should be taken in the thick part of the thigh not touching the bone.
- Let the turkey rest covered with foil for about 20 minutes before carving. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Tips for a perfect roasted turkey:
- Brine your turkey the day before.
- Fully thaw your turkey! A good rule of thumb is 1 day for every 4-5 pounds.
- Check the internal temperature in the thickest part of the turkey (thigh is a good spot).
- Let the turkey rest before slicing it and don't tent it with foil or you'll make the crispy skin soft!
Nutrition
Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 135g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 325mg | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 1041mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 1071IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 6mg
