Herb-Glazed Roasted Turkey Recipe

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Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 4hrs

Additional: 15 mins

Total: 4hrs45 mins

Servings: 16

Yield: 1 roasted turkey

Herb-Glazed Roasted Turkey Recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 pound) whole turkey

neck and giblets removed

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon ground thyme

1 cup honey

½ cup melted butter

2 teaspoons dried sage leaves

1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Cranberry Stuffed Turkey Breasts

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Rinse the turkey and pat thoroughly dry with paper towels. Brush the turkey with olive oil inside and out.

Step 2

Mix 1 teaspoon of salt 1/2 teaspoon of pepper and the thyme in a small bowl and sprinkle the turkey with the mixture.

Step 3

Place the turkey on a rack set in a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for 2 hours.

Step 4

In a bowl stir together the honey melted butter sage parsley basil 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper until the mixture is smooth and well blended. Brush the turkey with the honey glaze and return to the oven.

Step 5

Roast the turkey until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear about 2 more hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Continue to brush the turkey with the honey glaze frequently as it roasts. Remove the turkey from the oven cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil and allow to rest in a warm area 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutritional Information

Herb-Glazed Roasted Turkey Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 828.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 92.1g 184%

Carbohydrates: 17.7g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 0.2g 1%

Sugars: 17.4g

Fat: 41.1g 63%

Saturated Fat: 13.4g 67%

Cholesterol: 283.5mg 95%

Vitamin A Iu: 211.8IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 33.5mg 257%

Vitamin B6: 1.3mg 84%

Vitamin C: 0.5mg 1%

Folate: 24.4mcg 6%

Calcium: 93.9mg 9%

Iron: 6.2mg 34%

Magnesium: 83.4mg 30%

Potassium: 936.2mg 26%

Sodium: 555.1mg 22%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 19%

Calories From Fat: 370

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.