Roast Turkey- This simple method gives your turkey the beautiful appearance and juicy taste you want from an oven-roasted turkey. Make a point of displaying this elegance at the table before carving it. For a show-stopping Thanksgiving turkey, garnish the serving platter with new herb sprigs and citrus wedges. The inside of this garlic herb butter roast turkey recipe is succulent and tender, with a golden, buttery skin and a ton of flavor! How to Roast a Turkey – Learn simple methods for roasting a turkey to perfection.
Ingredients Needed for an Oven-Baked Turkey
Here’s what you’ll need to make a roast turkey:
- New or frozen turkey that has been totally thawed
- Using unsalted butter to give the turkey a rich flavor, keep the meat juicy, and aid in the browning and crisping of the flesh.
- Onion, garlic, and a mixture of fresh herbs such as thyme, rosemary, sage, and parsley.
- Table salt and freshly ground black pepper are the seasonings of choice.
- Thermometer for the Kitchen – the super-fast When it comes to frying turkeys, thermapen isn’t just an ingredient; it’s a must!
What Is the Best Way to Roast a Turkey?
- Make sure the turkey is ready to cook. Remove all wrapping from it, as well as the bag of giblets from inside the cavity. Using paper towels to dry the skin encourages browning and crisping.
- If you’re stuffing the turkey, pour the dressing inside and liberally season the skin with herbs and spices.
- I don’t suggest applying water to the pan because it causes steam, which could lead the turkey to steam-burn. The turkey’s own flavored juices are made.
Cover the turkey and cook for the first couple of hours with it wrapped. If you like, baste it every 30 minutes. Cook it for the last hour and a half, uncovered, until the turkey is golden brown.
The Often Asked Questions:
Is it possible to use dried herbs instead of new ones?
Fresh herbs would give you the best flavor, so if you don’t have any on hand, you can just miss the herbs entirely and make a plain butter turkey that will still be delicious. Alternatively, use dried herbs but just a third of the volume.
Is it possible to cook a turkey in a fan/convection oven?
Well, indeed! If you’re using Celsius, decrease the temperature by 10 degrees; if you’re using Fahrenheit, reduce the temperature by 25 degrees.
Why put off carving a turkey?
Allowing the turkey to rest for 30-40 minutes, or up to an hour, is critical. This would make carving the turkey even smoother, as the juices will be redistributed and the meat will be more juicy.
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Roast Turkey
Roast Turkey- This simple method gives your turkey the beautiful appearance and juicy taste you want from an oven-roasted turkey. Make a point of displaying this elegance at the table before carving it.
Ingredients
- For roast turkey:
- 6 kg skin-on entire turkey (fully defrosted, washed, giblets and neck removed)
- 3 garlic heads, sliced in half horizontally and separated
- 3 lemon cubes, split
- 6 thyme sprigs, split
- 6 rosemary sprigs, split
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, split
- 125 g unsalted butter
- For herb butter
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 4 teaspoons garlic, minced
- Cracked pepper salt
Instructions
For regular ovens, preheat to 425°F | 220°C, or 390°F | 200°C for fan forced ovens. Lower the oven shelf to the bottom of the oven.
In a mixing cup, combine all of the ingredients for the Herb Butter and stir well. Half of the herb butter can be kept in the refrigerator for later use.
Using foil or parchment paper, line a big roasting pan. Place the 4 garlic halves cut-side down on the bottom of the plate, along with 4 thyme and rosemary sprigs, half of the olive oil, and 1 lemon slice.
Using paper towels, thoroughly dry the turkey. Fill with the remaining heads of garlic, lemon slices, a squeeze of lemon from the remaining slice, spices, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Butter the turkey and rub it all over it, even under the meat. Season generously with salt and pepper all around. BREAST-SIDE DOWN, place the turkey on top of the garlic and herbs in the pan. Drizzle the remaining oil on top.
Roast a small turkey under 13 pounds (6 1/2 kg) for 30 minutes, or a larger turkey over 14 pounds for 45 minutes, uncovered (7 kg plus).
Using tongs, a clean tea towel, or oven mits (heat-proof gloves), turn the turkey over (breast-side up) and baste with pan juices.
Use a spoon or a whisk to spread half of the reserved herb butter over the top of the turkey (be careful, the turkey will be hot and the butter will melt nicely over the skin). All leftover juices can be poured over the turkey.
Reduce the temperature to 325°F | 165°C (for regular ovens) or 300°F | 150°C (for convection ovens) (fan-forced). Roast for an hour, exposed.
Roast for 30 minutes, slathering the turkey with the leftover fat. Return to the oven and bake for another 30 minutes or so, depending on the size of the chicken. If the potatoes are browning too quickly, tent them loosely with foil.
(An extra half hour to an hour could be needed for an extra large turkey.)
Broil (or grill) the skin for an extra crispy finish in the last 5-10 minutes, keeping an eye on it so it doesn't smoke, until it's crispy and golden brown all over.
Before carving and eating, tent the turkey with foil and let it rest for 20-30 minutes.
Remove 2 1/2 cups of the liquid from the pan juices (if necessary, top up with stock), strain, and set aside for gravy.
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