HERB-ROASTED TURKEY WITH PAN GRAVY
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Rinse turkey with cool water, and pat dry with paper towels. Let stand, uncovered 2 hours at room temperature. 2. Combine butter, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Using your finger gently, loosen turkey skin from over the breast meat, and smear half the butter mixture under the skin. 3. Preheat the oven to 450 with rack on lowest level. Place turkey, breast side up, on a roasting rack set in a heavy roasting pan. Tuck the wing tips under. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper inside cavity. Fill loosely with a s many lemon wedges as will fit comfortably. 4. Tie legs together loosely with kitchen twine. Fold neck flap under, and secure with toothpicks. Rub entire turkey with remaining herb butter, and sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoon pepper pressing to adhere. 5. Cook 30 minutes, rotating pan half way through. using a pastry brush, baste turkey with pan drippings. Reduce oven heat to 350; continue cooking 2 hours more, basting turkey and rotating pan every 30 minutes. If pan gets too full, spoon out some of the juices, reserving them for gravy. 6. Insert an instant-read thermometer into thickest part of thigh, avoiding bone.
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Rajan Angdembe
[email protected]This was the best turkey I've ever had! The skin was crispy and the meat was moist and flavorful. The gravy was also delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Arbee Cotton
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Rahul Sunar
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was cooked perfectly and the gravy was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Taylor Figg
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the gravy is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
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[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey came out dry and overcooked. I was very disappointed.
Renu Gurung
[email protected]This recipe was a little too complicated for me. I ended up burning the turkey. But the gravy was delicious.
Kevo Mavo
[email protected]I've tried a lot of turkey recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The herb butter mixture really makes the turkey flavorful and moist. I highly recommend this recipe.
Denisas Dainys
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family's Christmas dinner and it was a huge success. The turkey was perfectly cooked and the gravy was amazing. Everyone loved it!
Trevor Jjingo
[email protected]This was the best turkey I've ever had! The skin was crispy and the meat was moist and flavorful. The gravy was also delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Mr Babu
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of sage. But I'm so glad I did! The sage flavor was subtle and really complemented the other herbs. The turkey was moist and juicy, and the gravy was perfect.
Justin Lister
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The turkey was cooked perfectly and the gravy was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Sofia Dankova
[email protected]I've never been a huge fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of herbs and butter made the meat so juicy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again next year.
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[email protected]This herb-roasted turkey was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The meat was moist and flavorful, and the crispy skin was to die for. The pan gravy was also delicious, and we used it to top everything from turkey to mashed potatoes.