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Garlic Thanksgiving Turkey

Savory Garlic Thanksgiving Turkey for a Joyful Feast

This Garlic Thanksgiving Turkey is a flavorful centerpiece that elevates your holiday gathering with its juicy meat and crispy skin.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Turkey
  • 1 whole Turkey (12 to 18 lb, fully thawed)
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Fresh Ground Black Pepper
For the Aromatics
  • 2 Onion (peeled and cut into quarters)
  • 1 Lemon (cut into quarters)
  • 1-2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary
  • 1-2 sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • 1-2 sprigs Fresh Sage
For the Herb Butter
  • 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
  • 6 cloves Garlic (minced)
For the Roasting Base
  • 2 Carrots (roughly chopped)
  • 3 ribs Celery (roughly chopped)

Equipment

  • oven
  • roasting pan
  • Meat Thermometer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Allow the turkey to come to room temperature for about 1 hour. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Pat the turkey dry with paper towels and season the cavity generously with kosher salt and black pepper.
  3. Loosely stuff the cavity with quartered onions, lemon wedges, and fresh herbs.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter with minced garlic, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs to create herb butter.
  5. Loosen the turkey skin and rub half of the herb butter under the skin, then rub the rest on the outside.
  6. Prepare the roasting pan with quartered onions, carrots, and celery, then place the turkey on top.
  7. Roast the turkey for 15 minutes per pound, ensuring it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  8. If the skin darkens too quickly, tent the turkey with aluminum foil.
  9. Let the turkey rest for 30 minutes, covered loosely with foil, before carving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mg

Notes

Ensure turkey is fully thawed for even cooking. Use a meat thermometer for best results.

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