BUTTER-BLANKETED TURKEY
This turkey is extra juicy and gorgeously browned, thanks to the blanket of butter.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 3h50m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Position an oven rack in the lowest position (with room above to fit the turkey) and preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Remove any turkey parts from the cavity and reserve for another use if desired. Dry the turkey well with paper towels inside and out. Sprinkle the cavity with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Stuff with the thyme, rosemary, lemon wedges and half of the onion wedges.
- In a small bowl, mix together the 4 tablespoons room temperature butter with the paprika to make a smooth, spreadable mixture. Using your hands, carefully separate the skin from the flesh of the turkey from the breasts toward the legs, making sure not to tear the skin. Spread about half of the butter mixture evenly between the skin and flesh on one side. Do the same on the other side using the remaining butter mixture. Any residual butter on your hands or in the bowl can be rubbed on the outside of the turkey. Sprinkle the outside of the turkey with 2 teaspoons salt, making sure to get it all over the surface.
- Scatter the celery pieces, whole carrots and remaining onion wedges in the bottom of a roasting pan. Place the roasting rack in the pan, making sure it is level. Pour the broth into the pan. Transfer the turkey to the rack, tuck the wings back under the body and tie the legs together with butcher's twine.
- Cut a 20-inch piece of cheesecloth and fold twice, creating 4 layers. Submerge the cloth in the melted butter, making sure it is completely saturated with it. Gently squeeze the cloth, then re-form so there are 4 layers and place on top of the turkey, covering it completely. Use a turkey baster to baste the cheesecloth with some of the remaining melted butter.
- Roast for 30 minutes, then lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Baste the turkey with the pan juices and more of the melted butter. Continue to roast, basting with butter and pan drippings every 30 minutes, for an additional 2 hours.
- Very gently remove the cheesecloth from the turkey, taking care not to tear the skin (see Cook's Note). Baste one more time, then return the turkey to the oven with the breasts facing towards the back and roast until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of a thigh measures 165 degrees F, about another 30 minutes. Let rest for 30 minutes before carving.
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Quimmy Dorrah
[email protected]OMG! This recipe is amazing. The turkey was so juicy and flavorful. The butter-basting method really kept it moist. I will definitely be making this recipe again for next year's Thanksgiving dinner.
Jemesa Robinson
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves turkey. The butter-basting method really makes all the difference and the turkey comes out so moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy way
Brooklyn Elkins
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good turkey recipe for years and this one is definitely a keeper. The turkey was cooked to perfection and the butter-basting method really made it stand out. I will definitely be making this re
Marno Healy
[email protected]This recipe was a lifesaver! I was hosting Thanksgiving dinner for the first time this year and I was really nervous about cooking the turkey. But this recipe made it so easy and the turkey turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this recip
rabia jalil
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the butter-basting method really helped to keep it from drying out. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious a
Kimberly Roberson
[email protected]This recipe was a bit of a challenge for me, but I'm so glad I gave it a try. The turkey turned out perfectly and the butter-basting method really made all the difference. I will definitely be making this recipe again for next year's Thanksgiving din
Af Binodon
[email protected]I was really impressed with this recipe. The turkey was cooked perfectly and the butter-basting method really helped to keep it moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again for next year's Thanksgiving dinner.
Osman Noisemaker
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family's Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the turkey and said it was the best they had ever had. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy way to cook a
Ishtiaq Malik
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was definitely worth it. The turkey was so delicious and juicy, and the butter-basting method really helped to keep it from drying out. I will definitely be making this recipe again for next yea
Just Chilling
[email protected]I followed the recipe closely and the turkey turned out perfect. The butter-basting method really helped to keep the turkey moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy way to cook a turkey.
Robert DeBarros
[email protected]This is the best turkey recipe I have ever tried! The butter basting method really infuses the turkey with flavor and keeps it incredibly moist. I will definitely be making this recipe again for all of my future Thanksgiving dinners.
Dayton
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I was pleasantly surprised at how well it turned out. The turkey was cooked to perfection and the butter-basting really helped to keep it moist. I will definitely be making this recipe again for n
Rochelle Saaiman
[email protected]This butter-blanketed turkey recipe was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy way to cook a turk