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Garlic Thanksgiving Turkey

Garlic Thanksgiving Turkey: Juicy, Flavor-Packed Delight

This Garlic Thanksgiving Turkey is a juicy, flavor-packed delight that brings warmth and joy to your holiday gathering.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Turkey
  • 1 whole Turkey (12 to 18 lb) fully thawed
  • 3 tablespoons Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
For the Stuffing
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1 whole Lemon
  • 3 sprigs Fresh Rosemary
  • 3 sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • 3 sprigs Fresh Sage
For the Herb Butter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 6 cloves Garlic minced
For Roasting Vegetables
  • 2 medium Carrots
  • 2 stalks Celery

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • Meat Thermometer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Paper Towels

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Allow turkey to come to room temperature for 1 hour. Remove giblets and pat dry.
  2. Season the cavity with kosher salt and black pepper, then stuff with onion, lemon, and herbs.
  3. Mix together butter, garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs in a bowl until creamy.
  4. Loosen skin and rub 1/3 of the butter under the skin. Coat the outside with remaining butter.
  5. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a roasting pan with onion, celery, and carrots.
  6. Place turkey on the vegetables and roast for approximately 15 minutes per pound.
  7. Remove from oven and rest turkey covered with foil for at least 30 minutes before carving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalProtein: 25gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Serve with Garlic Butter Chicken or Garlic Roasted Vegetables for an impressive feast.

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