Herb-Glazed Roasted Turkey

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I could never figure out why so many people wanted to come over until they confessed it was my recipe for glazed turkey. I do not stuff the turkey. Instead, I make my own stuffing on the side and serve it in a festive dish. The holiday season means it's turkey time. Gobble, gobble!

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

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 1 (16 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided

  • 1 teaspoon ground thyme

  • 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

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

  2. Rinse turkey, then pat thoroughly dry with paper towels. Brush turkey with extra-virgin olive oil, inside and out.

  3. 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.

  4. Roast turkey in the preheated oven for 2 hours.

  5. 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.

  6. 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).

  7. 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.

Tips

Use really good honey, or you can use maple syrup.

236 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1003 Calories
43g Fat
18g Carbs
130g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 1003
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 43g 55%
Saturated Fat 14g 69%
Cholesterol 509mg 170%
Sodium 778mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 130g 259%
Vitamin C 0mg 1%
Calcium 71mg 5%
Iron 5mg 29%
Potassium 1103mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.