Description
A juicy roast turkey flavored with herbed sage butter for a rich and aromatic taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 lemon, halved
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Mix butter, sage, thyme, rosemary, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Loosen turkey skin and spread herb butter underneath.
- Stuff turkey cavity with onion, carrots, celery, and lemon.
- Place turkey on a roasting rack in a pan.
- Roast uncovered for 3-4 hours or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Baste turkey with pan juices every 30 minutes.
- Let rest for 20 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for best flavor.
- Check turkey temperature at the thickest part of the thigh.
- Tent with foil if skin browns too quickly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 4 oz)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg