**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.
SAVORY HERB RUB ROASTED TURKEY
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
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.
ROAST TURKEY WITH HERB BUTTER
Getting a great-tasting turkey on the Thanksgiving table is easier than you might think. Here, the bird is rubbed with a flavorful mixture of butter and fresh rosemary, sage, and thyme before going into the oven. Use the roasted vegetables and turkey neck to make Rich Gravy.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Turkey Recipes
Time 5h
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in the lowest position. Make herb butter: In a small bowl, mix together 4 tablespoons butter with chopped herbs; season generously with salt and pepper.
- Prepare and stuff the turkey. Loosen skin: Working from the neck end, slide fingers under skin until you reach the end of the breast, being careful not to tear the skin; rub herb butter under the skin. Fill neck cavity: Place turkey breast side down. Fill neck cavity with stuffing; avoid packing. Close up by folding skin over and fastening with skewers or trussing needles. Tuck wings: Turn turkey over; bend wing tips underneath bird so they stay in place (you may have to break the bones). Loosely fill large cavity with stuffing. Tie legs: Using cotton kitchen twine, tie legs together securely (they will overlap) so bird retains its shape and moisture during cooking.
- Cut neck into pieces; mix with carrots, onions, celery, and 2 cups water in a large roasting pan. Set roasting rack over vegetables in pan.
- Lift turkey onto rack; rub with remaining tablespoon butter. Season generously with salt and pepper. Tent turkey loosely with foil. Roast 1 hour, then baste every 30 minutes with pan liquids, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of thigh (avoiding bone) registers 125 degrees, about 3 hours.
- Remove foil; raise oven heat to 400 degrees. Continue roasting, basting occasionally, until thigh reaches 180 degrees, 45 to 60 minutes more. Tent with foil if bird browns too quickly; add more water if pan becomes dry. Transfer turkey to a serving platter; cover loosely with foil, and let it rest at least 30 minutes before carving.
HERB TURKEY RUB
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
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
ROAST TURKEY WITH HERB RUB AND SHIITAKE MUSHROOM GRAVY
Categories Mushroom turkey Roast Christmas Thanksgiving Rosemary Tarragon Thyme Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 16
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Make turkey:
- Mix first 5 ingredients in small bowl. Pat turkey dry with paper towels and place on rack set in large roasting pan. If not stuffing turkey, place herb sprigs in main cavity. If stuffing turkey, spoon stuffing into main cavity. Tie legs together loosely to hold shape of turkey. Brush turkey with oil. Rub herb mix all over turkey. Place turkey neck and giblets in roasting pan. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead if turkey is not stuffed. Cover and refrigerate. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before roasting.)
- Position rack in lowest third of oven and preheat to 425°F. Drizzle melted butter all over turkey. Pour 2 cups broth into pan. Roast turkey 45 minutes. Remove turkey from oven and cover breast with foil. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Return turkey to oven; roast unstuffed turkey 1 hour (roast stuffed turkey 1 hour 30 minutes). Remove foil from turkey; pour remaining 2 cups broth into pan. Continue roasting turkey until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 180°F. or until juices run clear when thickest part of thigh is pierced with skewer, basting occasionally with pan juices, about 1 hour 40 minutes longer. Transfer turkey to platter; tent with foil. Let stand 30 minutes. Reserve liquid in pan for gravy.
- Meanwhile, prepare gravy:
- Mix flour and Sherry in small bowl until smooth paste forms. Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and rosemary and sauté until mushrooms begin to soften, about 3 minutes. (Can be made 3 hours ahead. Cover flour paste tightly. Let paste and mushrooms stand at room temperature.)
- Discard turkey neck and giblets from pan juices in roasting pan. Transfer pan juices to large glass measuring cup. Spoon off fat. Add enough chicken broth to measure 5 cups; add to saucepan with mushrooms. Add flour paste and whisk until smooth. Bring mixture to boil, stirring frequently. Boil until thickened to light gravy, about 10 minutes. Mix in cream, thyme and tarragon. Season with salt and pepper. Serve turkey with gravy.
HERBED ROASTED TURKEY
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
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
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
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
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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