A Simple Roast Turkey

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

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Gather around the table this holiday season with a dish that never fails to impress: a Simple Roast Turkey. This delightful centerpiece exudes warmth, nostalgia, and appetizing aromas that will beckon your loved ones to indulge in a hearty feast. Whether you're celebrating Thanksgiving, hosting a festive dinner party, or simply enjoying a lovely Sunday lunch, this turkey recipe is a must-try.

Not only is it gluten-free, but this roast turkey can be ready in just 45 minutes, ensuring you spend more time with your guests and less time slaving away in the kitchen. The succulent 12-pound turkey, generously basted with a savory blend of reduced-sodium soy sauce and mirin, promises a flavorful punch with every bite. The addition of fresh rosemary and caramelized vegetables like onion and celery enhances the dish, creating a mouthwatering aroma that fills your home.

Enjoy the juicy tenderness of the turkey, perfectly roasted to a golden brown, while reaping the benefits of healthy protein and wholesome ingredients. This recipe not only sustains your appetite with approximately 617 kcal per serving but also captivates your taste buds with its exquisite taste. So roll up your sleeves, follow the simple steps, and bring joy to your dining experience with this delightful roast. Your family and friends will rave about the unforgettable meal long after the last bite has been savored!

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