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Juicy and Tender Thanksgiving Turkey
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Juicy and Tender Thanksgiving Turkey

3 Std. 20 Min.Für 10Nutri-Score C€€€
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10 Personen
  • whole turkey (13-14 lbs, thawed and patted dry)Fleisch6,1 kg
  • unsalted butter (2 sticks, softened)Milchprodukte226 g
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Obst & Gemüse5 Stücke
  • thyme (sprig, leaves picked)Obst & Gemüse1 Stück
  • parsley (chopped (about 2/3 cup))Obst & Gemüse30 g
  • rosemary (sprig, leaves chopped)Obst & Gemüse1 Stück
  • seasoning blend (tablespoons, reserved from the blend below)Gewürze4 Stücke
  • paprika (2 tsp)Gewürze4 g
  • onion powder (1 1/4 tbsp)Gewürze9 g
  • garlic powder (1 1/4 tbsp)Gewürze9 g
  • coarse black pepper (1 1/2 tsp)Gewürze3 g
  • coarse salt (2 tsp)Gewürze10 g
  • celery seed (1 1/2 tsp, optional)Gewürze2 g
  • cajun seasoning (1 tbsp)Gewürze7 g
  • red chili flakes (1 tsp)Gewürze2 g
  • celery (stalks, roughly chopped)Obst & Gemüse3 Stücke
  • carrots (roughly chopped)Obst & Gemüse3 Stücke
  • yellow onion (large, quartered)Obst & Gemüse1 Stück
  • petite potatoes (red and gold, halved)Obst & Gemüse900 g
  • thyme (sprigs)Obst & Gemüse3 Stücke
  • sage (sprig)Obst & Gemüse1 Stück
  • rosemary (sprigs)Obst & Gemüse2 Stücke
  • lemon (whole, halved)Obst & Gemüse1 Stück
  • garlic (head, halved crosswise)Obst & Gemüse1 Stück
  • oil (for rubbing the turkey)Vorräte15 ml

pro Portion

Nährwerte

1.142kcal

Kohlenhydrate
21 g
Eiweiß
125 g
Fett
62 g
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Utensilien

  • Rührschüssel
  • roasting pan
  • Küchenthermometer
  • Backofen

Schritt für Schritt

Zubereitung

  1. Make the seasoning blend

    • Combine the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, coarse salt, celery seed, cajun seasoning and red chili flakes in a small bowl.
    • Set aside a few tablespoons of the blend for the butter.
    Schritt 1
  2. Prepare the herb butter

    • In a bowl, mix the softened butter with the parsley, rosemary, thyme, garlic and the reserved seasoning blend.
    Schritt 2
  3. Season the turkey

    • Separate the skin from the breast and legs and stuff the herb butter underneath.
    • Spread the remaining butter on the outside, rub with a little oil and coat with the rest of the seasoning, including the bottom.
    Schritt 3
  4. Stuff with aromatics

    • Fill the cavity with the celery, carrots, onion, potatoes, thyme, sage, rosemary, lemon and garlic head.
    Schritt 4
  5. Roast covered

    • Place the turkey in a roasting pan, cover with foil and bake at 350 °F (175 °C).
    • Cook until the breast reaches 145 °F.
    Schritt 5
  6. Brown uncovered

    • Baste the turkey with its juices.
    • Increase the oven to 450 °F (230 °C) and bake uncovered until the breast reaches 150 °F and the skin is golden.
    Schritt 6
  7. Rest and serve

    • Let the turkey rest before carving and serving with the roasted aromatics.
    Schritt 7