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Garlic Thanksgiving Turkey

Garlic Thanksgiving Turkey: A Juicy Roast Recipe to Savor

Garlic Thanksgiving Turkey is the centerpiece of your festive feast, bringing nostalgia and delicious memories in every bite.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Turkey
  • 12-18 lb Turkey, fully thawed Select size based on guest list.
  • to taste Kosher Salt Enhances turkey's flavors.
  • to taste Fresh Ground Black Pepper
For the Herb Butter
  • 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter, softened For lactose-free, consider ghee.
  • 6 cloves Minced Garlic Reduce if not a garlic lover.
  • 1-2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary Substitute with thyme or sage if needed.
  • 1-2 sprigs Fresh Thyme Dried thyme works too.
  • 1-2 sprigs Fresh Sage Use dried sparingly.
For the Aromatic Stuffing
  • 1 Onion, quartered Provides sweet aroma during roasting.
  • 1 Lemon, quartered Can swap with orange.
  • to taste Additional Onion, Celery, Carrots Creates flavorful bed for turkey.

Equipment

  • roasting pan
  • Meat Thermometer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Basting brush

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Allow turkey to sit at room temperature for 1 hour before cooking. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and remove giblets from cavity.
  2. Pat turkey dry with paper towels and season cavity with kosher salt and black pepper. Stuff with quartered onion, lemon, and herbs.
  3. Combine softened butter, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Rub mixture under skin and over exterior of turkey.
  4. In a large roasting pan, arrange quartered onion, celery, and carrots. Place seasoned turkey on top and tuck wings.
  5. Roast turkey for about 15 minutes per pound. Check for an internal temperature of 158°-160°F; tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  6. Remove turkey from oven and let it rest for at least 30 minutes to redistribute juices.

Nutrition

Serving: 3ozCalories: 250kcalProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 400mgVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure turkey is fully thawed. Use a meat thermometer to confirm internal temperature for perfect results.

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