HERB-RUBBED TURKEY
To ensure a moist and tender turkey, baste it often, and take it out of the oven when it reaches the specified temperature; the bird will continue to cook as it rests.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Turkey Recipes
Time 5h
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with rack in lowest position. Place turkey on roasting rack set in a large roasting pan. Working from both ends of the turkey,slide fingers under skin to separate it from the flesh (being careful not to tear skin). Spread herb rub under skin.
- Loosely fill neck cavity and large cavity with 4 cups stuffing. Using kitchen twine, tie legs together securely. Rub all over with butter, and season generously with salt and pepper. Place neck, giblets, and 3 cups water in bottom of roasting pan.
- Cover turkey loosely with aluminum foil. Roast 1 hour, then baste with pan juices every 30 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted intothickest part of thigh (avoiding bone) registers 125 degrees, 2 to 3 hours total.
- Remove foil; raise oven heat to 400 degrees. Roast, basting every 15 minutes, until thermometer inserted in thigh (avoiding bone) reaches 170 degrees, 45 minutes to 1 hour more (temperature will rise about10 degrees as turkey rests). If browning too quickly, cover loosely with foil; add more water if pan becomes dry.
- Transfer turkey to a cutting board, cover loosely with foil, and let rest at least 30 minutes before carving.Reserve pan with drippings for White-Wine Gravy. To carve: Remove and slice breasts; remove wings. Pull each leg away from body, cutting through thigh joint;cut through leg joint to separate thigh from drumstick.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 g, Fat 16 g, Protein 69 g
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Lace
[email protected]This turkey was amazing! It was so moist and flavorful. The herb rub was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Liaqat Ali khan
[email protected]This was the best turkey I've ever tasted. The herb rub was perfect and the meat was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Ali Subhan_67
[email protected]I've never made turkey before, but this recipe made it so easy. The turkey was delicious and my family loved it. I'll definitely be making this again.
Newman Tamu
[email protected]This turkey was so easy to make and it turned out perfect. The herb rub was flavorful and the meat was juicy and tender. I'm definitely making this again next year.
GM Raju
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The herb rub was incredible and the meat was so moist. I'll definitely be making this again.
Sudip Stha
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was moist and flavorful. The rub was easy to make and added a lot of flavor.
Krishna Giri
[email protected]Best turkey I've ever had!
Timoteus Shikundule
[email protected]This turkey was amazing! The herb rub was perfect and the meat was so juicy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Evelia Navarro
[email protected]My family loved this turkey! It was so flavorful and moist. I'm definitely making this again for Christmas.
Sab kuch ap ke lye SH
[email protected]This turkey was delicious! The rub was perfect and the meat was so moist. I will definitely be making this again.
Huang Fu
[email protected]I've tried many turkey recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The herb rub is simple to make and adds so much flavor to the turkey. The meat was incredibly moist and flavorful.
Maryam Ibrahim muhammed
[email protected]This herb-rubbed turkey was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The rub was flavorful and the turkey was juicy and tender. I'm definitely making this again next year.