Herb Butter Roast Turkey: Your Ultimate Holiday Showstopper

This Herb Butter Roast Turkey recipe is your ultimate holiday showstopper, bringing family together with its mouthwatering flavors.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 2 30

Resting Time 20

Total Time 3 20

Servings: 10 slices

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Herb Butter

1 cup Unsalted Butter Adds richness and aids in achieving a crispy skin.
1/4 cup Olive Oil Keeps the turkey moist; can be replaced with melted ghee.
6 cloves Garlic Minced; add more for bolder taste.
2 tablespoons Sage Finely chopped; may replace with tarragon.
2 tablespoons Rosemary Finely chopped; thyme can serve as an alternative.
2 tablespoons Thyme Finely chopped; use oregano as a substitute.
1/4 cup Flat Leaf Parsley Chopped; any fresh herb can be substituted.
1 tablespoon Fresh Oregano Finely chopped; dried oregano can replace it.
1 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor enhancement.
1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adds subtle heat; white pepper can be used for a milder taste.

For the Turkey

1 12-14 pounds Whole Turkey The centerpiece of your holiday table.
1 whole Onion Quartered; adds moisture.
1 whole Garlic Sweetens as it cooks.
1 whole Lemon Quartered; provides brightness.
3 sprigs Sage Used for stuffing.
3 sprigs Rosemary Used for stuffing.
3 sprigs Thyme Used for stuffing.

Equipment

roasting pan
meat thermometer
mixing bowl
kitchen twine

Method

Cooking Steps

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your roasting pan and meat thermometer.
In a mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped sage, rosemary, thyme, parsley, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Blend thoroughly.
Remove giblets from the turkey cavity, pat the turkey dry, and season the inside of the cavity with salt and pepper.
Stuff the cavity with quartered onion, whole garlic, and lemon, along with fresh herb sprigs.
Slather the herb butter mixture generously all over the turkey, even beneath the skin.
Tie the turkey legs together with kitchen twine and tuck the wing tips underneath.
Place the turkey in the oven and roast for 2.5 to 3 hours. Check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove from the oven, cover loosely with foil, and let it rest for 20 minutes before carving.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ouncesCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 32gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This Herb Butter Roast Turkey is freezer-friendly and perfect for holiday gatherings. Make the herb butter a day ahead for convenience.

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