Savory Herb Roasted Turkey

Name: Savory Herb Roasted Turkey
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 12 servings Apple-Bourbon Gravy; 4 Tbsps butter, melted; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 Tbsps poultry seasoning; 1 Tbsp seasoned salt; 5 kilograms whole fresh turkey

Savory Herb Roasted Turkey might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 493 calories, 70g of protein, and 22g of fat. This gluten free recipe serves 12. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. Thanksgiving will be even more special with this recipe. A mixture of paprika, butter, garlic powder, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious.

Instructions

Stir together first 5 ingredients.

Remove giblets and neck, and rinse turkey with cold water.

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Whole Turkey

Water

Drain cavity well; pat dry.

Sprinkle 2 tablespoons seasoning mixture inside cavity of turkey. Loosen and lift skin from turkey with fingers, without totally detaching skin; spread 1 tablespoon seasoning mixture evenly underneath. Carefully replace skin.

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Seasoning

Spread

Whole Turkey

Brush turkey with melted butter. Rub remaining seasoning mixture on skin. Tie ends of legs together with string; tuck wing tips under.

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Dry Seasoning Rub

Butter

Whole Turkey

Place turkey on a wire rack in a roasting pan, breast side up.

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Whole Turkey

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Roasting Pan

Wire Rack

Add 3 1/2 cups water to pan; cover turkey loosely with aluminum foil.

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Whole Turkey

Water

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Aluminum Foil

Frying Pan

Bake at 325 for 1 hour.

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Oven

Remove foil, and bake 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion of thigh registers 165, basting occasionally with pan juices and covering loosely with foil after 2 hours to prevent excessive browning, if necessary.

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