Herb Butter Roast Turkey​

The BEST turkey recipe ever. Citrus and Herb Butter Roasted Turkey is the most fool-proof recipe for tender, moist turkey your whole family will love.



Servings: 16

Calories: 523kcal

Equipment​

• 1 roasting pan
• 1 small bowl
• paper towels

Ingredients​

For the Citrus Herb Butter​

• 1 navel orange juiced and zested
• 1 lemon juiced and zested
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 tablespoon unsalted butter room temperature

For the Roast Turkey​

• 16 pound turkey thawed if frozen)
• 1/2 orange cut in two wedges
• 1 lemon cut in quarters
• 1/2 granny smith apple cut in two wedges
• 1 garlic head cut in half
• 5 sprigs of sage
• 2 sprigs of rosemary
• 5 sprigs of thyme
• Kosher Salt and fresh ground pepper

Instructions​

For the Citrus Butter​

• In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and stir together thoroughly. Set aside.

For the Turkey​

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees.
• Rinse the turkey inside and out. Pat the skin dry and place in a roasting rack inside a large roasting pan.
• Stuff the cavity of the bird with the orange, lemon, apple, garlic and herbs.
• Tuck the wing tips under the turkey.
• Carefully loosen the skin by running your hand between the skin and the breast meat working your way down to the leg.
• Take 1/4 of the butter mixture and rub it, thoroughly, under the skin over the breast and leg meat being sure to coat as much of the turkey as possible. Repeat on the opposite side and then coat the remaining butter mixture over the skin being sure to cover the entire turkey.
• Sprinkle the breast and legs of the turkey with salt and pepper and tie the legs of the turkey together with kitchen twine.
• Roast the turkey on the lowest level of the oven at 500˚F in the oven for 30 minutes and then turn the oven temperature down to 350˚F and insert a probe thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh. Set the alarm on the thermometer to 161˚F. A 14-16 pound turkey takes approximately 2 to 2 1/2 hours of roasting time total. (You can also use an instant read thermometer, just remember to check the turkey before the 2 hour mark to avoid overcooking.)
• Remove from the oven and cover with foil. Let the turkey rest for approximately 30 minutes before carving.

Notes​

Roast turkey can be prepped in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Allow to come to room temperature before beginning the roasting process.

Nutrition​

Serving: 0g | Calories: 523kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 70g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 247mg | Sodium: 399mg | Potassium: 792mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 511IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 3mg
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