Two Herb-Roasted Turkey with Bourbon Gravy

Two Herb-Roasted Turkey with Bourbon Gravy
Two Herb-Roasted Turkey with Bourbon Gravy is a gluten free main course. One portion of this dish contains approximately 60g of protein, 21g of fat, and a total of 439 calories. This recipe covers 27% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 14. Head to the store and pick up turkey, garlic cloves, bourbon gravy, and a few other things to make it today. 1 person found this recipe to be delicious and satisfying.

Instructions

1
Remove giblets and neck from turkey; place in refrigerator for use in gravy, if desired. Rinse turkey with cold water; pat dry with paper towels.
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Place turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a lightly greased roasting pan. Lift wing tips up and over back, and tuck under bird.
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Combine butter and next 4 ingredients in a small bowl; rub 2 Tbsp. seasoned butter inside turkey cavity.
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Place onion, celery, and garlic inside turkey cavity. Rub remaining 4 Tbsp. seasoned butter all over outside of turkey, legs and all. Tie ends of legs together with heavy string, or tuck under flap of skin around tail.
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Bake, uncovered, at 325 for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until a meat thermometer inserted into the meaty part of thigh registers 17
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Shield turkey with aluminum foil towards end of cooking, if necessary, to prevent overbrowning.
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7
Transfer turkey to a serving platter, reserving pan drippings for Bourbon Gravy.
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Let turkey stand, covered with foil, at least 15 minutes before carving.
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Garnish platter, if desired.
10
Serve turkey with Bourbon Gravy.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In3 hrs, 23 m.
Servings14
Health Score31
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