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Garlic Thanksgiving Turkey

Garlic Thanksgiving Turkey That Melts in Your Mouth

This Garlic Thanksgiving Turkey is a tradition reborn, promising unforgettable aroma and juicy, flavorful meat for your holiday gathering.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 4 hours
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Turkey
  • 1 whole Turkey Fresh or frozen
For the Stuffing
  • 1 medium Onion Quartered
  • 1 whole Lemon Quartered
  • 3 sprigs Fresh Rosemary
  • 3 sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • 3 leaves Fresh Sage
Seasoning & Flavor
  • 1 tbsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper
For the Herb Butter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 6 cloves Garlic Mince for even distribution
For the Roasting Bed
  • 2 stalks Celery Quartered
  • 2 medium Carrots Chopped

Equipment

  • Roasting pan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Bring turkey to room temperature (about 1 hour), and preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Remove giblets and pat turkey dry.
  2. Generously season the cavity with kosher salt and pepper, and stuff with onion, lemon, rosemary, thyme, and sage.
  3. Combine softened butter with minced garlic, salt, pepper, rosemary, and thyme to make the herb butter.
  4. Loosen turkey skin, rub one-third of herb butter under skin and coat outside with remaining butter.
  5. Place onion, celery, and carrots in the roasting pan as a flavorful base.
  6. Transfer turkey breast-side up into roasting pan atop vegetables, tucking wings underneath.
  7. Roast turkey for 15 minutes per pound until internal temperature reaches 158°-160°F.
  8. Let turkey rest covered loosely with aluminum foil for 30 minutes before carving.
  9. After resting, carve turkey starting with breast and save drippings for gravy.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gramsCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 60gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Thaw turkey completely before roasting and let it rest after cooking for optimal juiciness.

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