Rosemary Roasted Turkey

Gluten Free
Health score
20%
Rosemary Roasted Turkey
270 min.
15
558kcal

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Indulge in the savory delight of Rosemary Roasted Turkey, a dish that promises to elevate your dining experience while being gluten-free! Perfect for gatherings, this recipe serves up to 15 people, making it an ideal centerpiece for your holiday feast or family dinner. With a preparation time of 270 minutes, this turkey is not just a meal; it's a culinary adventure that brings together the aromatic flavors of rosemary, garlic, and citrus.

Imagine the tantalizing aroma wafting through your kitchen as the turkey roasts to perfection, its skin golden and crispy, while the meat remains juicy and tender. The infusion of fresh lemon and orange juices, combined with the warmth of paprika and the earthiness of garlic, creates a symphony of flavors that will leave your guests raving about your cooking skills.

This Rosemary Roasted Turkey is not only a feast for the senses but also a wholesome choice, with a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates. Whether served for lunch, dinner, or as the main course at a festive gathering, this dish is sure to impress. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a memorable meal that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons rosemary dried crushed
  • 11  garlic cloves pressed
  • 0.7 cup juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoons lemon rind grated (4 large lemons)
  • cup orange juice 
  • 1.5 tablespoons paprika 
  • tablespoon pepper 
  • 0.8 ounce rosemary sprigs fresh divided
  • sprigs garnishes: rosemary orange fresh
  • 0.3 cup salt 
  • 14 pound turkey bone-in
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted melted
  • large onions yellow cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
  • 750 milliliter white zinfandel wine dry white divided
  • squares cheesecloth (12-inch)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer
  • cheesecloth

Directions

  1. Remove giblets and neck from turkey, and discard. Rinse turkey with cold water; pat dry.
  2. Loosen skin from turkey breast without detaching it; carefully place 2 rosemary sprigs under skin. Set remaining rosemary sprigs aside.
  3. Combine salt and next 3 ingredients; sprinkle turkey inside and out with mixture.
  4. Sprinkle garlic and lemon rind in turkey cavity; stuff with onion and remaining rosemary sprigs.
  5. Place turkey, breast side up, in a large shallow roasting pan, tucking wingtips under.
  6. Pour lemon juice over turkey.
  7. Stir together butter and 1 cup wine in a large bowl; add cheesecloth squares, and let stand until liquid is absorbed.
  8. Place cheesecloth over turkey, covering entire bird.
  9. Bake at 325 for 30 minutes.
  10. Add remaining 2 cups wine and orange juice to pan; bake 3 hours and 30 minutes more or until a meat thermometer inserted into thigh registers 180, basting every 30 minutes with pan juices. Moisten cheesecloth with pan juices to remove easily.
  11. Let stand 20 minutes before carving.
  12. Garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories558kcal
Protein52.81%
Fat36.67%
Carbs10.52%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.9
Glycemic Load
1.61
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
29.223913109821%

Flavonoids

Petunidin
3.31mg
Delphinidin
1.95mg
Malvidin
47.3mg
Peonidin
1.96mg
Catechin
4.92mg
Epicatechin
3.77mg
Eriodictyol
0.56mg
Hesperetin
3.56mg
Naringenin
0.87mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
5.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:557.97kcal
27.9%
Fat:20.34g
31.29%
Saturated Fat:6.43g
40.21%
Carbohydrates:13.13g
4.38%
Net Carbohydrates:11.94g
4.34%
Sugar:6.71g
7.46%
Cholesterol:224.55mg
74.85%
Sodium:2230.33mg
96.97%
Alcohol:7.63g
100%
Alcohol %:2.35%
100%
Protein:65.9g
131.81%
Vitamin B3:23.25mg
116.27%
Vitamin B6:1.89mg
94.52%
Selenium:64.84µg
92.62%
Vitamin B12:3.67µg
61.23%
Phosphorus:572.36mg
57.24%
Zinc:5.53mg
36.84%
Vitamin B2:0.59mg
34.94%
Vitamin B5:2.58mg
25.78%
Potassium:837.43mg
23.93%
Magnesium:88.71mg
22.18%
Vitamin C:16.18mg
19.61%
Iron:3.21mg
17.82%
Copper:0.3mg
14.81%
Vitamin A:694.49IU
13.89%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.65%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.37%
Folate:35.05µg
8.76%
Vitamin D:0.96µg
6.39%
Calcium:62.56mg
6.26%
Fiber:1.2g
4.79%
Vitamin E:0.6mg
3.98%
Vitamin K:1.62µg
1.54%
Source:My Recipes