Herb-Roasted Turkey

Gluten Free
Health score
44%
Herb-Roasted Turkey
360 min.
8
906kcal

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Gather around the table and prepare to impress your family and friends with a stunning Herb-Roasted Turkey that is not only gluten-free but also bursting with flavor. This recipe, inspired by the culinary expertise of chef Frank Stitt from Highlands Bar and Grill in Birmingham, Alabama, is perfect for any special occasion, whether it’s a festive holiday dinner or a cozy Sunday lunch.

Imagine the aroma of a perfectly roasted turkey, seasoned with a delightful blend of dried tarragon, thyme, and sage, wafting through your home. The turkey is lovingly prepared with a rich butter rub and surrounded by a medley of fresh vegetables, creating a beautiful presentation that will have everyone reaching for seconds. With a cooking time of 360 minutes, this dish allows you to savor the anticipation as it slowly roasts to golden perfection.

Not only is this Herb-Roasted Turkey a feast for the senses, but it also offers a hearty serving of 906 calories per portion, making it a satisfying main course for up to eight people. The combination of tender meat and flavorful drippings makes it an ideal centerpiece for your dining table. Plus, with the option to reserve the pan drippings for a delicious turkey gravy, you can elevate your meal even further.

So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and let’s create a memorable dining experience that will leave everyone raving about your culinary skills!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup butter softened
  •  carrots chopped
  • rib celery stalks chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon tarragon dried
  • teaspoon thyme dried
  • cup wine dry white
  •  garlic halved
  • teaspoon ground sage 
  • medium onion chopped
  • teaspoon pepper 
  • servings sage fresh
  • teaspoons salt 
  • servings green beans 
  • 14 lb turkey fresh whole

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • roasting pan
  • grill
  • kitchen thermometer
  • kitchen twine

Directions

  1. Remove giblets and neck from turkey, and rinse turkey with cold water.
  2. Drain cavity well; pat dry. Tie ends of legs together with kitchen string; tuck wingtips under.
  3. Place, breast side up, on a lightly greased roasting rack in a large roasting pan.
  4. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour.
  5. Preheat oven to 40
  6. Stir together thyme, next 2 ingredients, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper; rub mixture into cavity of turkey. Rub butter over turkey.
  7. Sprinkle remaining salt and pepper over outside of turkey; rub into skin. Arrange onions and next 3 ingredients around base of turkey in roasting pan; add wine and 1 cup water to pan.
  8. Place turkey in oven; reduce oven temperature to 32
  9. Bake at 325 for 3 hours or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion of thigh registers 16
  10. Remove turkey from oven; increase heat to 42
  11. Baste turkey with pan juices, and let stand 15 minutes; return to oven.
  12. Bake at 425 for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown and thermometer registers 16
  13. Let turkey stand in pan 30 minutes; transfer to a serving platter. Reserve pan drippings for Easy Turkey Gravy, if desired.
  14. *Frozen whole turkey, thawed, may be substituted.
  15. Recipe brought to the table by chef Frank Stitt of Highlands Bar and Grill in Birmingham, Alabama.

Nutrition Facts

Calories906kcal
Protein56.79%
Fat39.03%
Carbs4.18%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43.6
Glycemic Load
2.36
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
44.966086988864%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.23mg
Epicatechin
0.17mg
Hesperetin
0.12mg
Naringenin
0.11mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.1mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.47mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
7.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:906.46kcal
45.32%
Fat:37.76g
58.09%
Saturated Fat:11.94g
74.6%
Carbohydrates:9.1g
3.03%
Net Carbohydrates:6.58g
2.39%
Sugar:4.32g
4.8%
Cholesterol:421.04mg
140.35%
Sodium:1565.77mg
68.08%
Alcohol:3.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.56%
100%
Protein:123.59g
247.17%
Vitamin B3:43.65mg
218.26%
Vitamin B6:3.53mg
176.62%
Selenium:120.71µg
172.44%
Vitamin B12:6.89µg
114.8%
Phosphorus:1074.38mg
107.44%
Zinc:10.31mg
68.76%
Vitamin A:3433.86IU
68.68%
Vitamin B2:1.13mg
66.25%
Vitamin B5:4.8mg
47.98%
Potassium:1501.2mg
42.89%
Magnesium:163.77mg
40.94%
Iron:5.84mg
32.45%
Copper:0.62mg
31.05%
Vitamin K:29.24µg
27.84%
Vitamin B1:0.34mg
22.83%
Manganese:0.34mg
17.18%
Folate:67.1µg
16.77%
Vitamin C:9.9mg
12%
Vitamin D:1.69µg
11.27%
Calcium:104.79mg
10.48%
Fiber:2.52g
10.07%
Vitamin E:1.02mg
6.78%
Source:My Recipes