Description
A juicy and aromatic roast turkey infused with sage butter and fresh herbs, perfect for holidays or special gatherings with simple, reliable preparation.
Ingredients
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 the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a bowl, mix the softened butter with sage, thyme, rosemary, garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Gently loosen the skin of the turkey and spread the herb butter evenly underneath the skin over the breast and thighs.
- Stuff the turkey cavity with onion, carrots, celery, and lemon.
- Place the turkey on a roasting rack inside a roasting pan.
- Roast uncovered for 3–4 hours, basting every 30 minutes with pan juices.
- Check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part of the thigh.
- Remove from the oven and let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
Notes
Tent the turkey loosely with foil if the skin browns too quickly.
Dried herbs can be used in smaller amounts if fresh are unavailable.
Pan drippings are excellent for making gravy.
Letting the turkey rest ensures juicier slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
