Best 5 Oven Roasted Turkey With Sage Butter Recipes

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Savor the aroma of a perfectly roasted turkey, the centerpiece of any Thanksgiving or Christmas feast. This delectable dish, prepared with a flavorful sage butter, promises a tender and juicy bird that will tantalize your taste buds. Our collection of oven-roasted turkey recipes offers a variety of cooking methods and flavors to cater to every palate. From a classic roasted turkey with crispy skin and succulent meat to a tantalizing herb-infused turkey, and even a mouthwatering smoked turkey, our recipes provide step-by-step instructions to ensure a perfectly cooked bird. Discover the secrets to achieving a golden-brown exterior and moist, flavorful meat, while exploring various stuffing options to complement your turkey. Whether you prefer a traditional stuffing made with savory bread cubes, herbs, and vegetables, or a more unique stuffing like a wild rice and dried fruit stuffing, our recipes have got you covered. Get ready to impress your family and friends with a roasted turkey that will be the star of the show.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

OVEN ROASTED TURKEY WITH SAGE BUTTER - TYLER FLORENCE



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I made this last year for Thanksgiving, my very first bird...it was absolutely amazing and made me look super impressive! I am making it again this year too. My husband said I had too, LOL! I found this recipe on the Food Network in 2007. The key to my turkey last year, however, was I Brined it with Recipe#13961 and finished it using this recipe and even made Caramelized Onion and Cornbread Stuffing as a Dressing, which goes along with this Turkey. Another Tyler Florence ULTIMATE! Note: Cooking time does not include the step of Brining it the night before if you choose to do so. Enjoy!

Provided by DoveChocolatierinKY

Categories     Whole Turkey

Time 3h30m

Yield 1 Turkey, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 -14 lb) fresh whole turkey
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
extra virgin olive oil, to coat
1 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup chopped sage
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and remove the top rack of the oven.
  • Rinse the bird thoroughly inside and out with cold water, and pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the cavity and skin liberally with salt and pepper.
  • Stuff the cavity with stuffing and, if required, truss the legs. Cover the turkey with olive oil and season well with salt and pepper. Push the sage butter under the skin of the turkey, being careful not to puncture the skin.
  • SAGE BUTTER: combine 2 sticks softened butter, sage and salt & pepper.
  • Put the turkey on a rack in a large roasting pan, and into the oven. Continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the meaty part of the thigh registers 170 degrees F. The thigh juices will run clear when pricked with a knife, about 3 hours total (15 minutes per pound). If the legs or breast brown too quickly during roasting, cover them with foil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 802.7, Fat 50.5, SaturatedFat 20.7, Cholesterol 319.7, Sodium 389.8, Carbohydrate 0.5, Fiber 0.3, Protein 81.6

ROAST TURKEY WITH SAGE BUTTER



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This has been a family request every Thanksgiving. I have used the sage butter for turkey breasts. This brings out the flavor of the turkey without hiding it enhancing what is already there. You MUST baste. Else you end up with my sister's Desert Turkey. Origin was an Epicurious recipe.

Provided by drhousespcatcher

Categories     Poultry

Time 6h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 slices bacon
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
16 lbs turkey
3 cups leeks, chopped
2 cups fennel, chopped
8 large fresh sage sprigs
3 bay leaves, crumbled
4 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
fresh sage
parsley sprig

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp. Transfer bacon to paper towels and drain. Crumble bacon finely. Mix butter, sage and bacon in medium bowl. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill. If using return to room temperature.
  • Pat turkey dry. Season cavity with salt and pepper. Place leeks, fennel, 8 sage sprigs and bay leaves in cavity. Loose the skin of the Turkey breast and spread 1/3 cup sage butter over breast meat. Put Turkey on roasting rack. Rub 2 tablespoons sage butter over outside of turkey. Set aside 1/3 cup butter for gravy; save the rest for basting. Can be made 1 day ahead if you return it to room temp before continue. Cover, chill.
  • Position rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 350°F.
  • Pour 1/3 cup broth over turkey. Roast turkey until thermometer inserted into thickest part of inner thigh registers 180°F.
  • NOTE be sure to baste every 30 minutes with 1/3 cup broth and occasionally brushing with sage butter. Transfer turkey to platter; tent with foil. Let stand 30 minutes.
  • Remove rack from pan. Pour off juices and skim then return to pan. Set pan over 2 burners set on high heat. Add 2 cups broth. Boil until liquid is reduced to 2 cups, scraping up browned bits, about 10 minutes. Whisk in reserved 1/3 cup sage butter. Season with pepper. Transfer gravy to bowl.
  • Uncover platter. Garnish with sage and parsley.
  • Note Time is guess because conditions vary. Use a thermometer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1207.3, Fat 71.4, SaturatedFat 25.9, Cholesterol 462.6, Sodium 560.3, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 1, Protein 127.9

ROAST TURKEY WITH SAGE BUTTER



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Categories     turkey     Bake     Roast     Thanksgiving     Bacon     Chill     Sage     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Butter
8 slices bacon (about 1/2 pound)
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage or 3 teaspoons dried
Turkey and Gravy:
1 16-pound turkey
3 cups chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only; about 2 medium)
8 large fresh sage sprigs
3 bay leaves, crumbled
4 1/2 cups (about) canned low-salt chicken broth
Fresh sage and parsley sprigs

Steps:

  • For Butter:
  • Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp. Transfer bacon to paper towels and drain. Crumble bacon finely. Mix butter, sage and bacon in medium bowl. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.)
  • For Turkey and Gravy:
  • Pat turkey dry with paper towels. Season cavity with salt and pepper. Place leeks, 8 sage sprigs and bay leaves in cavity. Slide hand under skin of turkey breast to loosen skin. Spread 1/3 cup sage butter over breast meat under skin. Place turkey on rack set in large roasting pan. Rub 2 tablespoons sage butter over outside of turkey. Set aside 1/3 cup butter for gravy; reserve remainder for basting. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover, chill. let stand at room temperature 1 hour before continuing.)
  • Position rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 350°F. Pour 1/3 cup broth over turkey. Roast turkey until thermometer inserted into thickest part of inner thigh registers 180°F. basting every 30 minutes with 1/3 cup broth and occasionally brushing with sage butter, about 3 hours. Transfer turkey to platter; tent with foil. Let stand 30 minutes.
  • Remove rack from pan. Pour pan juices into large glass measuring cup. Spoon off fat; discard. Pour juices back into pan. Set pan over 2 burners set on high heat. Add 2 cups broth. Boil until liquid is reduced to 2 cups, scraping up browned bits, about 10 minutes. Whisk in reserved 1/3 cup sage butter. Season with pepper. Transfer gravy to bowl.
  • Uncover platter. Garnish with sage and parsley. Serve turkey with gravy.

MAPLE-ROASTED TURKEY WITH SAGE BUTTER



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h50m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 sticks unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1/4 bunch fresh sage, finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (12 to 14-pound) fresh turkey, giblets, neck, and liver discarded
8 strips bacon
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons hot water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and remove the top rack of the oven.
  • Put the butter and sage in a mixing bowl and mash with a fork or spoon until the sage is well incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Rinse the bird thoroughly inside and out with cold water, and pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the cavity and skin liberally with salt and pepper. Using your fingers, gently lift the skin from the turkey breast and slip the remaining seasoned butter under, massaging the breast meat as you go. Truss the bird by crossing the legs over one another and tying with a piece of kitchen twine. Shingle the bacon strips over the breast so it's totally covered. Put the turkey on a rack in a large roasting pan, cover the turkey with aluminum foil, and place in the oven.
  • In a small bowl, stir the maple syrup with 2 tablespoons of hot water to thin. Roast the turkey for 2 hours, basting with the maple glaze every 30 minutes. Continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the meaty part of the thigh registers 170 degrees F. The thigh juices will run clear when pricked with a knife, about 3 hours total (15 minutes per pound). About 1/2 hour before you think the turkey is done, remove the foil so that it can brown. When done take the turkey out of the oven and put the roasting pan on the stovetop. Transfer the turkey to a serving tray to rest at least 20 minutes before carving. Serve with gravy.

BUTTER-HERB ROASTED CHICKEN



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Butter gives this herb-roasted chicken a nice crispiness in this recipe, perfect for a Sunday supper!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage leaves
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 whole chicken (about 4 lb)
12 small whole carrots with tops or 3 large carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 lb fingerling potatoes, cut lengthwise in half
2 sweet onions, each cut into 6 wedges
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray shallow roasting pan with cooking spray.
  • In small bowl, mix butter, chopped thyme, sage, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper. Rub mixture under and on skin of chicken. Place chicken, breast side up, in roasting pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of inside thigh muscle and does not touch bone.
  • In large bowl, toss carrots, potatoes and onions with oil and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Arrange vegetables around chicken. Pour broth over vegetables.
  • Roast uncovered 1 hour 15 minutes or until thermometer reads at least 165°F and legs move easily when lifted or twisted. Cover loosely with foil; let stand 10 to 15 minutes for easier carving. Serve chicken with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 660, Carbohydrate 32 g, Fat 6, Fiber 4 g, Protein 51 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1270 mg

Tips:

  • Thaw the turkey properly: Thaw the turkey in the refrigerator for 4-5 days or in cold water for 30 minutes per pound. Never thaw the turkey at room temperature.
  • Dry the turkey thoroughly: Pat the turkey dry with paper towels before roasting. This will help the skin crisp up.
  • Use a roasting pan with a rack: This will allow the turkey to cook evenly and prevent it from sitting in its own juices.
  • Season the turkey generously: Use a combination of salt, pepper, and herbs to season the turkey. You can also add a compound butter or olive oil mixture under the skin for extra flavor.
  • Roast the turkey at a high temperature: Start by roasting the turkey at 450°F for 30 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 325°F and continue roasting until the turkey is cooked through.
  • Use a meat thermometer: The turkey is done when the internal temperature reaches 165°F in the thickest part of the thigh.
  • Let the turkey rest: Let the turkey rest for 15-20 minutes before carving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.

Conclusion:

Oven-roasted turkey is a classic holiday dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. By following these tips, you can ensure that your turkey is cooked to perfection and that everyone at your table enjoys a delicious meal. So next time you're planning a holiday feast, be sure to give oven-roasted turkey a try!

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