Description
A juicy, golden herb-roasted turkey packed with fresh rosemary, thyme, and citrus flavors. Perfect for holidays or special gatherings, this turkey is a true showstopper with crispy skin and tender, flavorful meat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 pounds)
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 6 fresh sage leaves
- 1 garlic bulb, halved
- 2 oranges, halved
- 2 lemons, halved
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and place a rack in the roasting pan.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter with chopped rosemary, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the butter mixture under and over the turkey skin.
- Add garlic, orange, and lemon halves to the roasting pan around the turkey. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Stuff turkey cavity with remaining herbs and citrus. Tie legs and tuck wings under.
- Roast uncovered for about 15 minutes per pound, basting every 30 minutes.
- When a meat thermometer reads 165°F (74°C) in the thigh, remove turkey from oven.
- Let turkey rest for 20–30 minutes before carving. Garnish and serve.
Notes
- Drying the skin helps achieve a crispier finish.
- Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.
- Prep the herb butter a day ahead to save time.
- Substitute fresh herbs with dried at half the quantity if needed.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice with skin
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 135mg