CARRIE'S FAMOUS TURKEY

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If you're looking for a simple yet impressive bird, this is it! Moist and flavorful, the golden-brown turkey is sure to thrill your guests. -Carrie Goedken, Iowa City, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h5m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons minced fresh sage
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
1 large onion, quartered
1 medium apple, quartered
6 fresh sage leaves
4 fresh rosemary sprigs
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • With fingers, carefully loosen skin from turkey breast; Combine the butter, garlic and minced sage and rosemary; rub under turkey skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks. , Loosely stuff turkey with onion, apple, sage leaves and rosemary sprigs. Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Brush with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper., Bake at 325° for 2-3/4 to 3-1/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with pan drippings. Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes; remove and discard onion, apple and herbs before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 622 calories, Fat 35g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 262mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 72g protein.

Raunak Niroula
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I made this recipe for my Christmas dinner and it was a huge success! The turkey was cooked to perfection and the gravy was delicious. My family and friends loved it. I will definitely be making this recipe again next year.


Trent Maldonado
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This was my first time making a turkey and this recipe made it so easy! The turkey turned out perfectly and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Nailuz Yusuf
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My family loved this turkey recipe! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy. The gravy was also delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make turkey recipe.


Ross Endozo
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This recipe was a huge hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! The turkey was cooked to perfection and the gravy was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again next year.


Faith Gonzalez
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I've tried many turkey recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the gravy is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe!


Gulfham hassan Gulfham
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This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out perfectly cooked. The skin was crispy and the meat was tender and juicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make turkey recipe.


Shajahan Sarkar
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I was really disappointed with this recipe. The turkey was dry and the gravy was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't turn out well. I won't be making this recipe again.


Raides Yolo house
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This turkey recipe is amazing! The turkey was incredibly moist and the gravy was rich and flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again for my next holiday dinner.


Yvette Attoh
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but I have to admit that this recipe was pretty good. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was delicious. I would definitely make this recipe again if I was having a special dinner.


Hasnain Chauhan
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, and the turkey didn't turn out as well as I had hoped. I think I'll stick to my old tried-and-true recipe.


Dustin Andric
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the turkey turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt to the gravy.


Praveen harshana
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I was a little skeptical about trying a new turkey recipe, but I'm so glad I did! This recipe was easy to follow, and the turkey came out perfectly cooked. The skin was crispy and the meat was tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this recipe


Derek Jayden
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I've made this turkey recipe several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's become my go-to recipe for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner.


Muhammad Imran Bati
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This turkey recipe is a keeper! It was so moist and flavorful, and the gravy was to die for. My family loved it, and I will definitely be making it again.