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Garlic Thanksgiving Turkey

Mouthwatering Garlic Thanksgiving Turkey for Your Feast

This Garlic Thanksgiving Turkey is a must-try for a festive celebration, offering rich flavors and a tender texture that will delight your guests.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Turkey
  • 12-18 lb Turkey The star of the show; choose a fully thawed turkey for best results.
For the Aromatics
  • 2 Onion Peeled and quartered.
  • 1 Lemon Quartered.
  • 1-2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary
  • 1-2 sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • 1-2 sprigs Fresh Sage
For Seasoning
  • Kosher Salt Essential for seasoning; adjust according to taste.
  • Fresh Ground Black Pepper Adjust to your preference.
For the Herb Butter
  • 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter Softened; avoid margarine.
  • 6 cloves Garlic Minced.
For Roasting Vegetables
  • 3 ribs Celery Roughly chopped.
  • 2 Carrots Roughly chopped.

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Meat Thermometer
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Remove your frozen turkey from the fridge at least 1 hour before roasting, allowing it to reach room temperature. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Ensure you remove the giblets from the cavity.
  2. Season the turkey's cavity generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stuff the cavity with quartered onion, lemon, and fresh herbs.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter with minced garlic and a pinch of kosher salt. Add remaining fresh herbs to create a fragrant herb butter.
  4. Loosen the skin of the turkey over the breast area gently. Use about one-third of the herb butter to rub underneath the skin, then spread the remaining butter over the exterior.
  5. Prepare your roasting pan by spreading chopped celery, onions, and carrots. Place the turkey on top.
  6. Roast the turkey for approximately 15 minutes per pound, checking internal temperature of the thigh. Cover with foil if browning too quickly.
  7. Once reached optimal temperature, remove from oven and let it rest for at least 30 minutes, tented with foil.
  8. Carve the turkey and save pan juices for making gravy. Serve alongside your favorite Thanksgiving sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalProtein: 25gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Allow turkey to rest for 30 minutes to keep it juicy and flavorful.

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