Roast Turkey with Fresh Thyme Rub and Maple Glaze

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
30%
Roast Turkey with Fresh Thyme Rub and Maple Glaze
275 min.
12
502kcal

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Gather around the table and prepare to impress your family and friends with a stunning Roast Turkey with Fresh Thyme Rub and Maple Glaze. This delightful dish is not only a centerpiece for any festive occasion but also a celebration of flavors that will leave everyone craving more. With its gluten-free and dairy-free attributes, it caters to a variety of dietary needs, ensuring that everyone can enjoy a slice of this succulent turkey.

Imagine the aroma of fresh thyme wafting through your kitchen as the turkey roasts to perfection. The combination of savory herbs and the sweet touch of maple syrup creates a mouthwatering glaze that beautifully caramelizes on the turkey's skin, resulting in a dish that is both visually appealing and irresistibly delicious. Each bite is a harmonious blend of tender meat and rich flavors, making it the perfect main course for lunch or dinner.

Whether you're hosting a holiday gathering or simply looking to elevate your weeknight dinner, this Roast Turkey recipe is sure to impress. With a total preparation and cooking time of just over four hours, you can easily manage your time and enjoy the process of creating this culinary masterpiece. So, roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and get ready to serve a dish that will be remembered long after the last bite is taken!

Ingredients

  • 12 lb turkey whole frozen thawed
  • tablespoons thyme sprigs fresh chopped
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • tablespoons butter 
  • tablespoons maple syrup 
  • sprigs thyme apricot and rainier cherries fresh

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil
  • microwave
  • skewers

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 325°F. Fasten neck skin to back of turkey with skewer. Fold wings across back of turkey so tips are touching. On rack in shallow roasting pan, place turkey, breast side up.
  2. In small bowl, mix thyme, salt, allspice, pepper and oil. Rub thyme mixture over turkey. Tuck legs under band of skin at tail (if present), or tie together with heavy string. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer into turkey so tip is in thickest part of inside thigh and does not touch bone.
  3. Roast uncovered 1 hour. When turkey begins to turn golden brown, place tent of heavy-duty foil over turkey. Roast 2 hours 30 minutes longer.
  4. In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter on High 45 seconds or until melted. Stir in maple syrup.
  5. Cut band of skin or remove tie holding legs to allow inside of thighs to cook through.
  6. Brush turkey with butter-syrup mixture; roast uncovered 20 to 30 minutes longer, brushing with butter-syrup mixture again after 10 minutes.
  7. Turkey is done when thermometer reads 165°F and drumsticks move easily when lifted or twisted.
  8. Place turkey on warm platter; cover with foil to keep warm.
  9. Let stand 15 minutes for easiest carving.
  10. Garnish with thyme sprigs, apricot slices and cherries.

Nutrition Facts

Calories502kcal
Protein56.8%
Fat40.9%
Carbs2.3%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.71
Glycemic Load
0.92
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
28.250869569571%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.79mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:502.15kcal
25.11%
Fat:22.35g
34.38%
Saturated Fat:5.45g
34.07%
Carbohydrates:2.82g
0.94%
Net Carbohydrates:2.53g
0.92%
Sugar:2.2g
2.44%
Cholesterol:231.88mg
77.29%
Sodium:577.03mg
25.09%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:69.82g
139.65%
Vitamin B3:24.61mg
123.07%
Selenium:68.6µg
98.01%
Vitamin B6:1.94mg
96.79%
Vitamin B12:3.93µg
65.52%
Phosphorus:591.97mg
59.2%
Zinc:5.79mg
38.6%
Vitamin B2:0.65mg
38.08%
Vitamin B5:2.62mg
26.22%
Potassium:742.55mg
21.22%
Magnesium:84.34mg
21.09%
Iron:3.09mg
17.19%
Copper:0.26mg
12.97%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.54%
Manganese:0.16mg
7.95%
Vitamin A:347.86IU
6.96%
Vitamin D:0.97µg
6.44%
Folate:23.4µg
5.85%
Calcium:47.89mg
4.79%
Vitamin K:4.3µg
4.1%
Vitamin E:0.55mg
3.66%
Vitamin C:2.85mg
3.45%
Fiber:0.29g
1.14%