How to Make Herb-Glazed Roasted Turkey - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with family and friends to give thanks and enjoy a delicious feast. And at the center of that feast is often a beautifully roasted turkey. If you're looking for a new spin on the traditional roasted turkey, look no further than this Herb-Glazed Roasted Turkey recipe.

This recipe takes the classic roasted turkey and elevates it with a flavorful herb glaze that creates a beautiful, golden crust on the outside while keeping the meat inside juicy and t...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 1½ teaspoons ground black pepper, divided
  • 1 cup honey
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons dried sage leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 1 roasted turkey

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Rinse turkey, then pat thoroughly dry with paper towels. Brush turkey with extra-virgin olive oil, inside and out.
  • Mix together 1 teaspoon salt, thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl; sprinkle all over turkey. Place turkey on a rack set in a roasting pan.
  • Roast turkey in the preheated oven for 2 hours.
  • While turkey is roasting, stir together honey, melted butter, parsley, sage, basil, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl until glaze is smooth and well blended.
  • Brush some of the glaze over turkey. Continue roasting turkey, basting frequently with remaining glaze, until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 2 more hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Remove turkey from the oven, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area before slicing, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    1003 cal.

    • Total Fat: 43g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 509mg
    • Sodium: 778mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 130g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 71mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1103mg