Name: Thanksgiving Herb-Roasted Turkey
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 4 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12-15 pound whole turkey, thawed; 1 cup butter, room temperature; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme; 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary; 1 teaspoon minced fresh sage; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 5 whole carrots, peeled and cut into 2" pieces; 2 medium yellow onions, peeled and quartered; 1 large apple, cut in half; 1 large lemon, cut in half; 2 cups chicken broth (for roasting pan); 3 cups turkey drippings and chicken broth (for gravy); 1/2 teaspoon salt (for gravy); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (for gravy); 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (for gravy); 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (for gravy); 3 tablespoons cornstarch (for gravy); 4 tablespoons cold water (for gravy)

Ingredients

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12–15 pound whole turkey, thawed
1 cup butter, room temperature
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon minced fresh sage
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
5 whole carrots, peeled and cut into 2" pieces
2 medium yellow onions, peeled and quartered
1 large apple, cut in half
1 large lemon, cut in half
2 cups chicken broth (for roasting pan)
3 cups turkey drippings and chicken broth (for gravy)
1/2 teaspoon salt (for gravy)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (for gravy)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (for gravy)
1/2 teaspoon onion powder (for gravy)
3 tablespoons cornstarch (for gravy)
4 tablespoons cold water (for gravy)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F and adjust the rack to the lowest position.
Remove the turkey from packaging, check cavities, and pat dry.
Mix butter with salt, garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, sage, onion powder, and black pepper.
Spread herb butter underneath the skin and over the turkey's exterior.
Stuff turkey cavity with carrots, onions, apple, and lemon.
Tuck wings under the bird and truss drumsticks.
Pour chicken broth around the turkey in the roasting pan.
Insert meat thermometer in the thickest part of the breast.
Reduce oven temperature to 350°F and roast until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Let turkey rest for at least 30 minutes before carving.
Prepare gravy by straining drippings and combining with broth and roux.

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Notes

Ensure the turkey is fully thawed before preparation.
Experiment with different herbs for a personalized touch.
Rest the turkey post-roasting to enhance flavor and juiciness.

Author: Thomas
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 3 hours
Category: Main Dish
Method: Roasting
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 350
Sugar: 1
Sodium: 500
Fat: 20
Saturated Fat: 8
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 6
Fiber: 0
Protein: 30
Cholesterol: 100