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Garlic Thanksgiving Turkey

Garlic Thanksgiving Turkey: Juicy Flavor for Your Feast

This Garlic Thanksgiving Turkey is a juicy and flavorful centerpiece for your holiday feast, perfect for gatherings and stress-free preparation.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Turkey
  • 1 whole Turkey Make sure it’s completely thawed for even roasting.
  • 3 tablespoons Kosher Salt Adjust to your palate.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground enhances flavor.
For the Stuffing
  • 1 large Onion Quartered for easy stuffing.
  • 1 whole Lemon Quartered to stuff inside.
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary Adds earthy depth.
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme Use in both the cavity and the herb butter.
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Sage Optional but highly recommended.
For the Herb Butter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened for easy mixing.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced for superb distribution.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 stalks Celery Forms a moisture-giving bed in the roasting pan.
  • 2 whole Carrots Roughly chopped.

Equipment

  • roasting pan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Start by letting your turkey sit at room temperature for 1 hour to ensure even cooking.
  2. Carefully remove the giblets from the cavity and pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
  3. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  4. Season the inside cavity with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  5. Stuff the cavity with quartered onion, lemon, and fresh herbs.
  6. In a mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter with minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
  7. Add chopped fresh herbs to the butter and mix until well-combined.
  8. Loosen the skin of the turkey and rub one-third of the herb butter underneath.
  9. Spread the remaining herb butter all over the turkey.
  10. Create a vegetable bed in the roasting pan and position the turkey on top.
  11. Roast the turkey aiming for about 15 minutes per pound.
  12. Let the turkey rest for 30 minutes before carving.
  13. Save the pan juices to make gravy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 45gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to check the thickest part of the turkey with a meat thermometer for safe consumption at 165°F. Allow resting time after roasting for juicy slices.

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