A Simple Roast Turkey

Gluten Free
Health score
23%
A Simple Roast Turkey
45 min.
10
617kcal

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Looking to impress your family and friends with a feast that’s both delectable and gluten-free? Look no further than this Simple Roast Turkey recipe! Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a holiday gathering or a Sunday dinner, this tender turkey will leave your guests raving about its incredible flavor and juiciness.

What makes this recipe stand out is its perfect balance of seasonings and the use of fresh herbs like rosemary, which infuse the turkey with aromatic goodness. With just the right amount of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, each bite packs a flavor punch, while the rich glaze of soy sauce and mirin adds an unexpected twist that elevates the dish to gourmet levels. It’s not just a meal—it’s an experience!

This roast turkey is a blissful centerpiece that caters to various dietary needs, being totally gluten-free and indulgently satisfying, clocking in at only 617 calories per serving. With simple preparation and a cook time of just under three hours, you’ll have more time to enjoy your company and less time fussing in the kitchen. So roll up your sleeves and let’s get roasting—the ultimate comfort food awaits!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 tablespoons pepper black freshly ground
  •  celery stalks coarsely chopped
  • tablespoons kosher salt 
  • tablespoons soy sauce reduced-sodium
  • tablespoon mirin 
  • medium onion quartered
  • sprigs rosemary 
  • 12 pound turkey for 1 hour at room temperature
  • tablespoons butter unsalted divided room temperature ()

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Set a rack inside a largeroasting pan.
  2. Pour 4 cups water into pan. Patturkey dry with paper towels. Tuck tips of wingsunder bird. If turkey is not brined, rub bird insideand out with salt. Season inside and out withpepper and place on rack in pan.
  3. Place onionand celery in cavity. Rub 3 tablespoons butter overturkey. Roast turkey, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, stir remaining 3 tablespoons butter, soysauce, and mirin (or substitute store-boughtteriyaki sauce for soy sauce and mirin) in a smallsaucepan over medium heat until melted andsmooth.
  5. Add rosemary. Cover; keep glaze warmover lowest heat.
  6. Reduce oven to 325°F. Baste turkey with panjuices; add more water if needed to maintainat least 1/4" liquid in pan. Roast for 30 minutes;baste with pan juices.
  7. Brush lightly with glaze.
  8. Continue roasting turkey, basting with panjuices and brushing with glaze every 30 minutes,and tenting with foil if turning too dark,until an instant-read thermometer inserted intothickest part of the thigh without touching boneregisters 165°F (juices should run clear whenthermometer is removed), about 2 3/4 hours total.
  9. Transfer turkey to a platter. Tent with foil;let rest for 1 hour before carving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories617kcal
Protein55.69%
Fat42.58%
Carbs1.73%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.1
Glycemic Load
0.35
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
31.427391119625%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.55mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Quercetin
2.24mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:617.24kcal
30.86%
Fat:28.67g
44.11%
Saturated Fat:9.98g
62.39%
Carbohydrates:2.62g
0.87%
Net Carbohydrates:2.15g
0.78%
Sugar:1.14g
1.27%
Cholesterol:296.31mg
98.77%
Sodium:2713.77mg
117.99%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.05%
100%
Protein:84.36g
168.71%
Vitamin B3:29.58mg
147.87%
Selenium:82.53µg
117.9%
Vitamin B6:2.34mg
116.99%
Vitamin B12:4.73µg
78.82%
Phosphorus:722.03mg
72.2%
Zinc:6.96mg
46.41%
Vitamin B2:0.73mg
43.21%
Vitamin B5:3.19mg
31.87%
Potassium:915.4mg
26.15%
Magnesium:102.94mg
25.74%
Iron:3.53mg
19.6%
Copper:0.32mg
15.98%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.95%
Manganese:0.2mg
10.14%
Vitamin A:436.01IU
8.72%
Vitamin D:1.29µg
8.57%
Folate:32.04µg
8.01%
Calcium:54.48mg
5.45%
Vitamin E:0.58mg
3.84%
Vitamin K:2.34µg
2.23%
Fiber:0.47g
1.9%
Vitamin C:0.86mg
1.04%
Source:Epicurious