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Herb-Infused Roasted Turkey

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PREP TIME
30 min
COOKING TIME
240 min
TOTAL TIME
280 min
SERVINGS
16 servings
Dinner
Herb-Infused Roasted Turkey
Ingredients
  • 1 (16 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons dried sage leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
Instructions
1
First, preheat the oven to its optimal temperature of 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees Celsius).
2
Next, take the turkey and give it a thorough rinse under cold water, then gently pat it dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
3
Then, using a clean brush, apply an even layer of extra-virgin olive oil to the turkey's exterior and interior surfaces.
4
In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of salt with the dried herb thyme and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the turkey's surface.
5
Place the turkey on a raised rack positioned in a roasting pan, allowing air to circulate around it.
6
Roast the turkey in the preheated oven for a total of 4 hours, or until it reaches its desired level of doneness.
7
While the turkey is roasting, combine 1 teaspoon of salt with a selection of herbs including parsley, sage, basil, and honey in a medium bowl. Stir the mixture until it forms a smooth and well-blended glaze.
8
Using a brush, apply some of the glaze to the turkey's surface. Continue roasting and basting the turkey with the remaining glaze every 30 minutes or so, until it reaches an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
9
Check the turkey's doneness by inserting an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone. If it reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius), remove the turkey from the oven.
10
Cover the turkey with a sheet of aluminum foil and let it rest in a warm area for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing and serving.