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Thanksgiving Roast Turkey with Herb Butter
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Thanksgiving Roast Turkey with Herb Butter

3 h 20 minServes 10Nutri-Score C€€€
from @thatsavagekitchen15 imports0 cooked
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Ingredients

10 people
  • turkey (13-14 lbs, thawed)Meat6 kg
  • unsalted butter (softened)Dairy226 g
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Produce5 pieces
  • thyme (sprig)Produce1 piece
  • parsley (chopped)Produce40 g
  • rosemary (sprig)Produce1 piece
  • paprikaSpices4 g
  • onion powderSpices9 g
  • garlic powderSpices9 g
  • coarse black pepperSpices3 g
  • coarse saltSpices8 g
  • celery seed (optional)Spices3 g
  • cajun seasoningSpices7 g
  • red chili flakesSpices2 g
  • celery (stalks)Produce3 pieces
  • carrotsProduce3 pieces
  • yellow onion (large)Produce1 piece
  • petite potatoes (red and gold)Produce900 g
  • thyme (sprigs)Produce3 pieces
  • sage (sprig)Produce1 piece
  • rosemary (sprigs)Produce2 pieces
  • lemon (whole)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (head)Produce1 piece
  • oilPantry30 ml

per serving

Nutrition

948kcal

Carbs
21 g
Proteins
108 g
Fat
48 g
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Tools

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  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 bowl.
    • Reserve part of the blend for the turkey.
    Step 1

  2. Make the herb butter

    • In a bowl, mix the softened butter with the parsley, rosemary, thyme, garlic and the reserved seasoning.
    Step 2

  3. Butter and season the turkey

    • Separate the skin from the breast and the legs and stuff the herb butter underneath.
    • Spread the remaining butter on the outside.
    • Drizzle with oil and rub all over, including the bottom.
    • Sprinkle the rest of the seasoning over the turkey.
    Step 3

  4. Stuff with aromatics

    • Fill the cavity with the celery, carrots, onion, potatoes, thyme, sage, rosemary, lemon and garlic head.
    Step 4

  5. Roast covered

    • Place the turkey in a roasting pan, cover with foil and bake at 350 °F (175 °C).
    Step 5

  6. Baste and brown

    • Baste the turkey with its juices.
    • Return uncovered to the oven at 450 °F (230 °C) until golden.
    Step 6

  7. Rest and serve

    • Let the turkey rest before carving.
    Step 7
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