Herb Roasted Turkey with Garlic Butter
This classic herb roasted turkey is basted with a rich garlic butter mixture that creates a golden, crispy skin while keeping the meat incredibly juicy and flavorful. It is the centerpiece dish that will impress every guest at your Thanksgiving table.
A golden herb-crusted turkey with garlic butter that delivers juicy meat and perfectly crispy skin.
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Ingredients
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Butter Mixture
Herbs
Seasoning
Instructions
Prepare the Garlic Herb Butter
In a bowl combine the softened butter with minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, and kosher salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated into a smooth compound butter. Set aside at room temperature.
Prep the Turkey
Pat the turkey completely dry with paper towels inside and out. Carefully loosen the skin over the breast and thighs using your fingers, then spread half the herb butter directly onto the meat under the skin. Rub the remaining butter all over the outside of the turkey.
Roast the Turkey
Place the turkey breast-side up on a roasting rack in a large roasting pan. Roast in a preheated 325F oven, basting every 45 minutes with pan drippings, until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165F, approximately 3 to 4 hours.
Rest and Carve
Remove the turkey from the oven and tent loosely with aluminum foil. Allow it to rest for at least 30 minutes before carving so the juices redistribute throughout the meat. Carve and serve immediately with pan drippings on the side.
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