Herb-Roasted Turkey

Gluten Free
Health score
30%
Herb-Roasted Turkey
45 min.
10
623kcal

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Gather around the table and prepare to impress your family and friends with this delectable Herb-Roasted Turkey, a dish that embodies the essence of comfort and celebration. Perfect for any occasion, this gluten-free recipe is not only easy to follow but also delivers a mouthwatering flavor that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

Imagine the aroma of freshly minced herbs wafting through your kitchen as you prepare this succulent turkey. The combination of rosemary, sage, and thyme, paired with the zesty brightness of lemon and orange, creates a symphony of flavors that perfectly complements the rich, tender meat. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can have this stunning centerpiece ready to serve in no time.

This Herb-Roasted Turkey is not just a meal; it’s an experience. The crispy, golden skin and juicy, flavorful meat make it an ideal main course for lunch or dinner, whether it’s a holiday feast or a casual gathering. With each bite, you’ll savor the harmonious blend of spices and the natural sweetness of the citrus, making it a dish that everyone will remember.

So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a culinary masterpiece that will delight your guests and elevate your dining experience. This Herb-Roasted Turkey is sure to become a cherished recipe in your collection, bringing joy and flavor to your table for years to come.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 tablespoons pepper black freshly ground
  • tablespoon rosemary leaves fresh minced
  • tablespoon sage fresh minced
  • tablespoon thyme sprigs fresh minced
  • tablespoons kosher salt 
  •  optional: lemon quartered
  • tablespoon lemon zest finely grated
  • medium onion quartered
  •  cranberry-orange relish quartered
  • 12 pound turkey for 1 hour at room temperature
  • tablespoons butter unsalted room temperature ()

Equipment

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

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Set a rack inside a largeroasting pan. Pat turkey dry with paper towels.Rub bird inside and out with salt and pepper.
  2. Place turkey on the rack in the pan. Using a fork,mix butter, lemon zest, rosemary, sage, andthyme in a small bowl. Rub herb butter over topof turkey and inside cavity.
  3. Place onion, orange, and lemon insideturkey cavity. Tuck tips of wings under bird(this prevents them from burning during thelong roasting time).
  4. Pour 4 cups water intopan. Roast turkey, uncovered, for 30 minutes.Reduce oven temperature to 325°F. Basteturkey with pan juices; add more water ifneeded to maintain at least 1/4" liquid in thebottom of roasting pan. Continue roastingturkey, basting every 30 minutes and tentingwith foil if skin is turning too dark, until aninstant-read thermometer inserted into thickestpart of the thigh without touching boneregisters 165°F (juices should run clear whenthermometer is removed), about 2 3/4 hours total.
  5. Transfer turkey to a platter. Tent with foil andlet rest for 1 hour before carving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories623kcal
Protein54.88%
Fat42.15%
Carbs2.97%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.2
Glycemic Load
1.07
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
36.413043498993%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
2.31mg
Hesperetin
6.58mg
Naringenin
2.12mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.55mg
Isorhamnetin
0.55mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
2.42mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:623.21kcal
31.16%
Fat:28.75g
44.24%
Saturated Fat:10.01g
62.57%
Carbohydrates:4.57g
1.52%
Net Carbohydrates:3.31g
1.2%
Sugar:2.23g
2.48%
Cholesterol:296.31mg
98.77%
Sodium:2527.71mg
109.9%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:84.24g
168.48%
Vitamin B3:29.58mg
147.91%
Selenium:82.62µg
118.03%
Vitamin B6:2.35mg
117.58%
Copper:2.15mg
107.53%
Vitamin B12:4.73µg
78.82%
Phosphorus:718.58mg
71.86%
Zinc:6.96mg
46.43%
Vitamin B2:0.73mg
43.21%
Vitamin B5:3.23mg
32.29%
Potassium:943.87mg
26.97%
Magnesium:104.06mg
26.02%
Iron:3.74mg
20.77%
Vitamin C:15.45mg
18.72%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
14.01%
Manganese:0.26mg
13.06%
Vitamin A:502.73IU
10.05%
Folate:35.28µg
8.82%
Vitamin D:1.29µg
8.57%
Calcium:68.59mg
6.86%
Fiber:1.26g
5.06%
Vitamin E:0.6mg
3.97%
Vitamin K:2.11µg
2.01%
Source:Epicurious