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Juicy and Tender Thanksgiving Turkey
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Juicy and Tender Thanksgiving Turkey

3 u 20 minVoor 10Nutri-Score C€€€
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wat je nodig hebt

Ingrediënten

10 personen
  • whole turkey (13-14 lbs, thawed and patted dry)Vlees6,1 kg
  • unsalted butter (2 sticks, softened)Zuivel226 g
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Groente en fruit5 stukken
  • thyme (sprig, leaves picked)Groente en fruit1 stuk
  • parsley (chopped (about 2/3 cup))Groente en fruit30 g
  • rosemary (sprig, leaves chopped)Groente en fruit1 stuk
  • seasoning blend (tablespoons, reserved from the blend below)Kruiden en specerijen4 stukken
  • paprika (2 tsp)Kruiden en specerijen4 g
  • onion powder (1 1/4 tbsp)Kruiden en specerijen9 g
  • garlic powder (1 1/4 tbsp)Kruiden en specerijen9 g
  • coarse black pepper (1 1/2 tsp)Kruiden en specerijen3 g
  • coarse salt (2 tsp)Kruiden en specerijen10 g
  • celery seed (1 1/2 tsp, optional)Kruiden en specerijen2 g
  • cajun seasoning (1 tbsp)Kruiden en specerijen7 g
  • red chili flakes (1 tsp)Kruiden en specerijen2 g
  • celery (stalks, roughly chopped)Groente en fruit3 stukken
  • carrots (roughly chopped)Groente en fruit3 stukken
  • yellow onion (large, quartered)Groente en fruit1 stuk
  • petite potatoes (red and gold, halved)Groente en fruit900 g
  • thyme (sprigs)Groente en fruit3 stukken
  • sage (sprig)Groente en fruit1 stuk
  • rosemary (sprigs)Groente en fruit2 stukken
  • lemon (whole, halved)Groente en fruit1 stuk
  • garlic (head, halved crosswise)Groente en fruit1 stuk
  • oil (for rubbing the turkey)Voorraadkast15 ml

per portie

Voedingswaarden

1.142kcal

Koolhydraten
21 g
Eiwitten
125 g
Vetten
62 g
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wat je gebruikt

Keukengerei

  • Mengkom
  • roasting pan
  • Keukenthermometer
  • Oven

stap voor stap

Bereiding

  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.
    Stap 1
  2. Prepare the herb butter

    • In a bowl, mix the softened butter with the parsley, rosemary, thyme, garlic and the reserved seasoning blend.
    Stap 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.
    Stap 3
  4. Stuff with aromatics

    • Fill the cavity with the celery, carrots, onion, potatoes, thyme, sage, rosemary, lemon and garlic head.
    Stap 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.
    Stap 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.
    Stap 6
  7. Rest and serve

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