Best 7 Savory Herb Rub Roasted Turkey Recipes

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Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and it's time to start planning the feast. If you're looking for a flavorful and juicy turkey, look no further than this savory herb rub roasted turkey recipe. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

This recipe uses a combination of herbs and spices to create a flavorful rub that is massaged into the turkey before roasting. The turkey is then roasted until golden brown and cooked through. The result is a tender, juicy turkey with a crispy skin that is bursting with flavor.

In addition to the main recipe, this article also includes recipes for a delicious gravy, a flavorful stuffing, and a creamy mashed potato. These side dishes are the perfect complement to the turkey and will help you create a memorable Thanksgiving meal.

So gather your ingredients and get ready to cook up a feast! This savory herb rub roasted turkey is sure to be the star of your Thanksgiving table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MCCORMICK® SAVORY HERB RUB ROASTED TURKEY



McCormick® Savory Herb Rub Roasted Turkey image

The herb rub lends delicious savory flavor to the outside of your turkey, while basting keeps the meat juicy inside. Reserve the pan juices to make gravy or serve with the turkey.

Provided by McCormick Spice

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     McCormick®

Time 3h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons McCormick® Rubbed Sage or McCormick® Poultry Seasoning
1 tablespoon McCormick® Paprika
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
2 teaspoons McCormick® Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Ground
¾ teaspoon McCormick® Ground Nutmeg
1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds), fresh or frozen, thawed
1 large onion, cut into wedges
6 McCormick® Bay Leaves
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Place oven rack in lowest position. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Place roasting rack in shallow roasting pan. Mix sage or poultry seasoning, paprika, seasoned salt, garlic powder, pepper and nutmeg in small bowl.
  • Rinse turkey; pat dry. Place turkey, breast-side up, in prepared pan. Sprinkle about half of the seasoning mixture inside of turkey. Stuff with onion and bay leaves. Brush turkey breast with oil. Spread remaining seasoning mixture over entire surface and under skin of turkey. Add 1/2 cup water to pan. Cover turkey loosely with heavy duty foil.
  • Roast 1 hour. Remove foil. Roast 2 to 2 1/2 hours longer or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (175 degrees F in thigh), basting occasionally with pan juices. Remove turkey from oven. Let stand 20 minutes. Transfer to platter or carving board to slice. Reserve pan juices to make gravy or to serve with turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 815.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Cholesterol 312.7 mg, Fat 38.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 107.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 489.7 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

SAVORY HERB TURKEY RUB



Savory Herb Turkey Rub image

Make a great rub for turkey any way you plan to cook it. The fresh herbs really add a bright flavor to the bird and smell wonderful in the oven.

Provided by Derrick Riches

Categories     Dinner     Entree     Spice Mix     Ingredient

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons minced onion
4 teaspoons minced garlic
4 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon white wine
1 tablespoon ​ balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and mix well, until the olive oil is well incorporated into the rest of the rub.
  • Pat the turkey dry with paper towels and apply the rub all over the bird, including the cavity. Make sure to get it under the skin of the breast. Discard any leftover rub that has come into contact with the raw meat. Roast the turkey using a preferred method or recipe.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 734 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 9 g, ServingSize 3/4 cup (1 serving), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

JUICY HERB-ROASTED TURKEY



Juicy Herb-Roasted Turkey image

Add wonderful flavor to your turkey dinner through the use of delicious herbs. Make sure you use the drippings for a delicious gravy!- Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h20m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 fresh sage leaves plus 4 fresh sage sprigs, divided
6 fresh thyme sprigs, divided
1/2 cup olive oil, divided
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
4 medium onions
5 celery ribs
5 medium carrots
3 medium parsnips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Chop 8 sage leaves and leaves from 2 thyme sprigs. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup oil, garlic, salt and pepper with chopped herbs. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from turkey breast; rub mixture under skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks., Cut onions into wedges and the celery, carrots and parsnips into 2-in. pieces. Place about a fifth of the onions, celery and carrots in the turkey cavity; add 4 sage sprigs and remaining 4 thyme sprigs to cavity. Arrange remaining vegetables evenly in a roasting pan. Place turkey, breast side up, over vegetables. Brush with remaining 1/4 cup oil., Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh reads 170°-175°, 3 to 3-1/2 hours. Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly. Cover and let stand 20 minutes before carving. Discard vegetables. If desired, use drippings to make gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 calories, Fat 25g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 191mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 56g protein.

EASY HERB-ROASTED TURKEY



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This is an easy and delicious recipe for a turkey that is perfectly browned on the outside while being both tender and juicy on the inside!

Provided by LISAKHAMM

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Whole Turkey Recipes

Time 4h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 pound) whole turkey
¾ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon ground sage
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Clean turkey (discard giblets and organs), and place in a roasting pan with a lid.
  • In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, dried basil, ground sage, salt, and black pepper. Using a basting brush, apply the mixture to the outside of the uncooked turkey. Pour water into the bottom of the roasting pan, and cover.
  • Bake for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh measures 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove bird from oven, and allow to stand for about 30 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596.8 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 198.3 mg, Fat 33.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 68.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 311.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

THANKSGIVING PIONEER-STYLE HERB ROASTED TURKEY



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Crown your holiday feast with this Thanksgiving Pioneer-Style Herb Roasted Turkey recipe from Throwdown with Bobby Flay on Food Network.

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 (17-pound) whole fresh turkey, rinsed well and patted dry
1 1/4 stick unsalted butter, slightly softened
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 large carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 large stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 large onions, quartered
8 cups homemade chicken stock, divided, plus more if needed for gravy
Turkey neck
1/4 cup fresh sage leaves
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup white wine
4 cups sage-infused stock
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage

Steps:

  • For the turkey: Remove the turkey from the refrigerator 1 hour before roasting.
  • Combine the butter, sage, rosemary, thyme, and parsley in a food processor and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Season the cavity of the turkey with salt and pepper and fill the cavity with half of the carrots, celery, and onion. Rub the entire turkey with herb butter and season liberally with salt and pepper.
  • Put 4 cups of the chicken stock in a medium saucepan and keep warm over low heat.
  • Place the remaining vegetables on the bottom of a large roasting pan. Put the turkey on top of the vegetables, put in the oven, and roast in the oven until lightly golden brown, 45 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees F and continue roasting, basting with the warm chicken stock every 15 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thigh registers 160 degrees F, about 2 to 2 1/4 hours longer. Remove the turkey from the oven, transfer to baking sheet and tent loosely with foil, and let rest 20 minutes before slicing.
  • For the sage gravy:
  • Strain the cooking liquid from the roasting pan into a medium saucepan (should be about 4 cups, if not, add more stock to make 4 cups). Add the neck, bring to a boil, add the sage leaves, remove from the heat, and let steep for 15 minutes. Remove the sage leaves.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute. Add the wine and cook until reduced. Whisk in the stock and cook until thickened and smooth, about 5 minutes. Season with the salt and pepper and chopped sage.

MCCORMICK SAVORY HERB RUB ROASTED TURKEY



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Make and share this Mccormick Savory Herb Rub Roasted Turkey recipe from Food.com.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Poultry

Time 3h45m

Yield 1 turkey, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 -14 lbs whole turkey (fresh or frozen, if using frozen be sure it's thawed)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons mccormick rubbed sage
1 tablespoon mccormick paprika
1 tablespoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt
2 teaspoons mccormick garlic powder
1 teaspoon mccormick ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon mccormick ground nutmeg
1 large onion, cut into wedges
6 McCormick® Bay Leaves

Steps:

  • Place turkey on rack in roasting pan. Brush with oil. Mix seasonings. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the seasonings inside the turkey. Spread remaining seasoning over entire surface and under skin of turkey. Place onion and bay leaves inside turkey. Add 1/2 cup water to pan. Cover loosely with heavy-duty foil.
  • Roast in preheated 325 oven 1 hour. Remove foil. Roast 2-2 1/2 hours longer or until internal temperature reaches 165 (175 in thigh), basting occasionally with pan juices. Remove turkey from oven. Let stand 20 minutes. Reserve pan juices to make gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.8, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 225.8, Sodium 217.1, Carbohydrate 2.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.7, Protein 68.2

SAVORY HERB RUB ROASTED TURKEY



Savory Herb Rub Roasted Turkey image

Fragrant herbs bring mouthwatering aroma and show-stopping flavor to this holiday favorite. Be sure to reserve the pan juices to make Perfect Turkey Gravy.

Provided by McCormick Kitchens

Categories     Poultry

Time 3h50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons McCormick® Sage, Rubbed
1 tablespoon McCormick® Paprika
1 tablespoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt
2 teaspoons McCormick® Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Ground
3/4 teaspoon McCormick® Nutmeg, Ground
1 whole turkey (12 to 14 pounds)
1 large onion, cut into wedges
6 McCormick® Bay Leaves
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Place oven rack in lowest position. Preheat oven to 325°F. Place roasting rack in shallow roasting pan. Mix sage, paprika, seasoned salt, garlic powder, pepper and nutmeg in small bowl.
  • Place turkey, breast-side up, in prepared pan. Sprinkle about 1/2 of the seasoning mixture inside turkey. Stuff with onion and bay leaves. Brush turkey breast with oil. Spread remaining seasoning mixture over entire surface and under skin of turkey. Add 1/2 cup water to pan. Cover turkey loosely with heavy duty foil.
  • Roast 1 hour. Remove foil. Roast 2 to 2 1/2 hours longer or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (175°F in thigh), basting occasionally with pan juices. Remove turkey from oven. Let stand 20 minutes. Transfer to platter or carving board to slice. Reserve pan juices to make gravy or to serve with turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 699, Fat 35.4, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 290.7, Sodium 278.4, Carbohydrate 1.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 87.4

Tips:

  • Prepare the turkey in advance: Dry brine the turkey for at least 12 hours, or even up to 24 hours, to enhance its flavor and moisture.
  • Use a flavorful herb rub: Combine herbs like thyme, sage, rosemary, and parsley with olive oil, butter, and spices to create a savory and aromatic rub that will coat the turkey's skin.
  • Roast the turkey at a high temperature initially: Start by roasting the turkey at 450°F (230°C) for 30 minutes to brown the skin and seal in the juices.
  • Reduce the temperature for the rest of the cooking time: After the initial 30 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (165°C) and continue roasting the turkey until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) in the breast and 175°F (80°C) in the thigh.
  • Cover the turkey loosely with foil: If the turkey starts to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with foil to prevent it from burning.
  • Let the turkey rest before carving: Once the turkey is cooked, let it rest for at least 15 minutes before carving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful bird.

Conclusion:

This savory herb rub roasted turkey is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for any special occasion. With its crispy skin, flavorful stuffing, and moist meat, this turkey is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. The combination of herbs, spices, and butter creates a savory and aromatic flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. So next time you're looking for a special dish to serve, give this savory herb rub roasted turkey a try. You won't be disappointed!

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