Best 9 Herbed Rubbed Turkey Recipes

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**Unforgettable Herb-Rubbed Turkey: A Culinary Symphony of Herbs and Succulent Turkey**

Prepare to embark on a culinary journey with our Herb-Rubbed Turkey, where aromatic herbs dance harmoniously with the tender, succulent turkey, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This centerpiece dish, perfect for festive gatherings or special occasions, is meticulously crafted with a fragrant blend of herbs that infuse the turkey with a captivating aroma and delectable taste. Inside this comprehensive guide, you'll find a collection of carefully curated recipes that provide step-by-step instructions, ensuring success in creating this culinary masterpiece. From the zesty Herb Butter under the turkey's skin to the savory Herb Gravy that complements each bite, each recipe is meticulously crafted to orchestrate a flawless dining experience. Whether you prefer a classic herb blend or a more adventurous combination, our Herb-Rubbed Turkey recipes cater to diverse tastes, guaranteeing an unforgettable feast that will leave your guests craving for more. Get ready to elevate your culinary skills and create a dish that will be cherished for years to come.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LOW-SODIUM HERB-RUBBED TURKEY



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If you're looking for a new twist on turkey, Ruby Bergschneider's recipe may just be the one. The Jacksonville, Illinois cook prepares a well-blended, salt-free rub that goes under the turkey skin. She removes the skin before eating, resulting in a low-fat entree. This recipe proves that you don't need a lot of salt for good flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h30m

Yield 28 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons pepper
1/2 teaspoon each ground allspice, ginger and mustard
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 turkey-size oven roasting bag
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 small carrots, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 small potato, sliced
1 turkey (14 pounds)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix garlic, herbs and spices until blended. Sprinkle flour into oven bag; shake to coat. Place bag in a roasting pan; add vegetables and sprinkle with 5 teaspoons herb mixture., Pat turkey dry. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from turkey breast; rub half of the remaining herb mixture under the skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks. Rub remaining herb mixture over inside of turkey. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together., Place turkey in bag over vegetables, breast side up; close bag with nylon tie. Cut six 1/2-in. slits in top of bag; close with tie provided. Bake 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°. , Remove turkey from oven bag to a serving platter; tent with foil. Let stand 20 minutes before carving. Strain contents of oven bag into a small saucepan, discarding vegetables; skim fat from cooking juices. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually whisk into cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SAVORY HERB TURKEY RUB



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Make a great rub for turkey any way you plan to cook it. The fresh herbs really add a bright flavor to the bird and smell wonderful in the oven.

Provided by Derrick Riches

Categories     Dinner     Entree     Spice Mix     Ingredient

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons minced onion
4 teaspoons minced garlic
4 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon white wine
1 tablespoon ​ balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and mix well, until the olive oil is well incorporated into the rest of the rub.
  • Pat the turkey dry with paper towels and apply the rub all over the bird, including the cavity. Make sure to get it under the skin of the breast. Discard any leftover rub that has come into contact with the raw meat. Roast the turkey using a preferred method or recipe.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 734 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 9 g, ServingSize 3/4 cup (1 serving), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

HERBED ROASTED TURKEY



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This traditional holiday bird brings much more to the table than just great taste. Our version, which is packed with protein, is rubbed with a blend of parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, and garlic.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes

Time 5h

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 turkey (about 12 pounds), thawed if frozen, rinsed and patted dry
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, plus 3 sprigs
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
8 cloves garlic, finely chopped (3 tablespoons)
5 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 lemons, poked all over with a fork
1 quart apple cider

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in lowest position. Remove packet of giblets and neck from cavity. Discard liver. Rinse remaining giblets and neck; refrigerate until ready to make broth.
  • Turn turkey on its back and bend wing tips forward and underneath neck cavity of bird so they stay in place (you may have to break the bones).
  • In a small bowl, combine parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, garlic, 4 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Using your fingers, carefully loosen skin of breast and around thighs and rub herb mixture under skin of both.
  • Season cavity with salt and pepper and loosely fill with lemons and rosemary sprigs. Using cotton kitchen twine, tie legs together so bird retains its shape and moisture during cooking.
  • Pour cider in bottom of pan. Set roasting rack on top. Lift turkey onto rack, breast side up; rub with remaining tablespoon oil; season generously with salt and pepper. Tent turkey loosely with foil. Roast 1 hour. Uncover and continue to roast, basting frequently with pan juices, until an instant read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh (avoiding bone) registers 170 degrees, 2 1/2 to 3 hours more. (Temperature will rise about 10 degrees as turkey rests.) Tent with foil if browning too quickly; add water if pan becomes dry. Cover loosely with foil, and let stand 30 minutes before carving. Serve with roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 728 g, Fat 38 g, Protein 89 g

EASY HERB-ROASTED TURKEY



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This is an easy and delicious recipe for a turkey that is perfectly browned on the outside while being both tender and juicy on the inside!

Provided by LISAKHAMM

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Whole Turkey Recipes

Time 4h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 pound) whole turkey
¾ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon ground sage
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Clean turkey (discard giblets and organs), and place in a roasting pan with a lid.
  • In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, dried basil, ground sage, salt, and black pepper. Using a basting brush, apply the mixture to the outside of the uncooked turkey. Pour water into the bottom of the roasting pan, and cover.
  • Bake for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh measures 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove bird from oven, and allow to stand for about 30 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596.8 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 198.3 mg, Fat 33.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 68.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 311.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

HERB-RUBBED TURKEY



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Seasoned for the holidays, this tender bird with its tasty herb rub is perfect for topping the table at your next festive gathering. The recipe's from our Test Kitchen staff.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h45m

Yield 12 servings plus leftovers.

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 turkey (10 to 12 pounds)
1 tablespoon each salt, dried thyme and marjoram
2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage
3/4 teaspoon celery seed, crushed
3/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium carrots, cut into pieces
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
1 celery rib with leaves, cut into pieces
ROASTED GARLIC GRAVY:
2 whole garlic bulbs
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 celery ribs, cut into pieces
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
1 medium carrot, cut into pieces
6-1/4 cups water, divided
10 black peppercorns
2 whole cloves
3 sprigs fresh parsley
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Remove giblets from turkey; set aside. Loosen skin around turkey breast, leg and thigh. Combine seasonings; rub under skin, in body and neck cavities and over skin if desired. Place vegetables in the cavities. Skewer openings; tie drumsticks together. Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Lightly coat with cooking spray. Roast, uncovered, at 325° for 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 180° (cover loosely with foil if browning too quickly). Baste with pan drippings if desired., Remove papery skin from garlic bulbs (do not peel or separate cloves). Brush with 1 teaspoon oil. Wrap in heavy-duty foil. Roast at 325° for 1 hour or until garlic is soft. Cool for 10-15 minutes. Cut top off heads, leaving root end intact. Squeeze garlic into a bowl. Mash to a smooth paste; set aside., To make broth, cut reserved gizzard and heart into several pieces. (Save liver for another use or discard.) In a Dutch oven, saute neck, gizzard and heart in remaining oil over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Add the vegetables; cook until browned. Gradually add 6 cups of water, stirring to loosen browned bits. Tie peppercorns, cloves and herbs in a cheesecloth bag; add to pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 hours or until broth is reduced by half. Discard giblets and spice bag. Cool broth; strain, discard vegetables., When turkey is done, cover and let stand for 20 minutes. Pour drippings and any loosen browned bits into a measuring cup; skim fat. Add enough broth to measure 3 cups. In a saucepan, combine the cornstarch and remaining water until smooth. Add broth, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons roasted garlic. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove and discard turkey skin and vegetables in cavities before carving. Serve with gravy.

Nutrition Facts :

HERB-RUBBED TURKEY



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To ensure a moist and tender turkey, baste it often, and take it out of the oven when it reaches the specified temperature; the bird will continue to cook as it rests.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes

Time 5h

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 whole turkey (about 12 pounds), thawed if frozen, rinsed and patted dry (neck and giblets reserved, liver discarded)
Herb Rub
4 cups Simple Stuffing
2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with rack in lowest position. Place turkey on roasting rack set in a large roasting pan. Working from both ends of the turkey,slide fingers under skin to separate it from the flesh (being careful not to tear skin). Spread herb rub under skin.
  • Loosely fill neck cavity and large cavity with 4 cups stuffing. Using kitchen twine, tie legs together securely. Rub all over with butter, and season generously with salt and pepper. Place neck, giblets, and 3 cups water in bottom of roasting pan.
  • Cover turkey loosely with aluminum foil. Roast 1 hour, then baste with pan juices every 30 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted intothickest part of thigh (avoiding bone) registers 125 degrees, 2 to 3 hours total.
  • Remove foil; raise oven heat to 400 degrees. Roast, basting every 15 minutes, until thermometer inserted in thigh (avoiding bone) reaches 170 degrees, 45 minutes to 1 hour more (temperature will rise about10 degrees as turkey rests). If browning too quickly, cover loosely with foil; add more water if pan becomes dry.
  • Transfer turkey to a cutting board, cover loosely with foil, and let rest at least 30 minutes before carving.Reserve pan with drippings for White-Wine Gravy. To carve: Remove and slice breasts; remove wings. Pull each leg away from body, cutting through thigh joint;cut through leg joint to separate thigh from drumstick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 g, Fat 16 g, Protein 69 g

ROASTED BUTTER HERB TURKEY



Roasted Butter Herb Turkey image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
2 tablespoons garlic herb sauce mix (recommended: Knorr)
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed garlic
1 (32-ounce) bag celery and carrot party sticks
2 large onions, large dice
1 (32-ounce) container low-sodium chicken broth
12-pound turkey, thawed if necessary
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper
3 (3/4-ounce) packets fresh herbs poultry herb blend (sage, thyme and rosemary)
1 lemon, thickly sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine softened butter, poultry seasoning, garlic herb sauce mix, and crushed garlic. Use a fork to mix together until well combined. Cover and put in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes, until firm but not hard.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Arrange celery, carrots, and half of the diced onions in the bottom of a roasting pan. Add chicken broth and set aside.
  • Rinse the thawed turkey and pat dry. Use your finger to carefully loosen the skin around the entire bird. Take the butter mixture and cut into large pieces. Place the butter pieces under the skin of the entire turkey. Rub the remaining butter pieces on the outside of the skin and season with salt and pepper. Stuff the inside of turkey cavity with remaining onions, fresh herb poultry blend, and lemon slices. (Truss if necessary.) Insert the pop-up thermometer at an angle about 3-inches down from the neck cavity and 2-inches from the breast bone, in the thickest part of the breast.
  • Place turkey on the bed of vegetables in roasting pan. Place in the oven and reduce temperature to 325 degrees F. Roast for 1 hour, then baste with pan juices every 20 minutes until thermometer pops up or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thigh registers 180 degrees F, about 3 hours.

SAVORY HERB RUB ROASTED TURKEY



Savory Herb Rub Roasted Turkey image

The herb rub lends delicious savory flavor to the outside of your turkey, while basting keeps the meat juicy inside. Be sure to reserve the pan juices to make Perfect Turkey Gravy.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h50m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons McCormick® Sage, Rubbed or 2 tablespoons McCormick® Poultry Seasoning
1 tablespoon McCormick® Paprika
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
2 teaspoons McCormick® Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Ground
3/4 teaspoon McCormick® Nutmeg, Ground
1 whole turkey (12 to 14 pounds), fresh or frozen, thawed
1 large onion, cut into wedges
6 McCormick® Bay Leaves
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
.

Steps:

  • 1. Place oven rack in lowest position. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Place roasting rack in shallow roasting pan. Mix sage, paprika, seasoned salt, garlic powder, pepper and nutmeg in small bowl.
  • 2. Place turkey, breast-side up, in prepared pan. Sprinkle about 1/2 of the seasoning mixture inside turkey. Stuff with onion and bay leaves. Brush turkey breast with oil. Spread remaining seasoning mixture over entire surface and under skin of turkey. Add 1/2 cup water to pan. Cover turkey loosely with heavy duty foil.
  • 3. Roast 1 hour. Remove foil. Roast 2 to 2 1/2 hours longer or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (175 degrees F in thigh), basting occasionally with pan juices. Remove turkey from oven. Let stand 20 minutes. Transfer to platter or carving board to slice. Reserve pan juices to make gravy or to serve with turkey.

HERB TURKEY RUB



Herb Turkey Rub image

This rub can be used on fish, chicken, pork loin, and turkey

Provided by Vivian Herren

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
4 teaspoons minced onion
4 teaspoons minced garlic
¼ cup white wine Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup olive oil

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, mix rosemary, thyme, onion, garlic, white wine Worcestershire sauce, coarse salt, pepper, and olive oil. Pulse until well blended. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator at least 10 minutes before rubbing under turkey skin or injecting into meat as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42.4 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 370.4 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

Tips:

  • Thaw the turkey properly: Thaw the turkey in the refrigerator for 24 hours per 4-5 pounds. For a 12-14 pound turkey, this means 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator.
  • Use a good quality herb rub: The herb rub is what gives the turkey its flavor, so make sure to use good quality herbs. Fresh herbs are always best, but dried herbs can also be used.
  • Rub the turkey with the herb rub at least 24 hours in advance: This will give the flavors time to penetrate the turkey.
  • Roast the turkey at a high temperature for the first 30 minutes: This will help to brown the skin and seal in the juices.
  • Reduce the temperature to 325 degrees Fahrenheit for the rest of the cooking time: This will help to prevent the turkey from drying out.
  • Baste the turkey with the pan juices every 30 minutes: This will help to keep the turkey moist.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the turkey: The turkey is done when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the turkey rest for at least 15 minutes before carving: This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the turkey.

Conclusion:

Herbed rubbed turkey is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can ensure that your turkey is cooked to perfection and enjoyed by all.

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