Savory Garlic Thanksgiving Turkey That Steals the Show

This Garlic Thanksgiving Turkey offers a delicious combination of roasted garlic and herbs, perfect for a festive holiday meal.

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Prep Time 1

Cook Time 4

Resting Time 30

Total Time 5 30

Course Easy Dinners

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

roasting pan
meat thermometer
mixing bowl

Ingredients

For the Turkey

12-18 lb Turkey Fully thawed
to taste tablespoon Kosher salt Use generously
to taste tablespoon Fresh ground black pepper Adds flavor

For the Aromatics

1 whole Onion Quartered
1 whole Lemon Quartered
to taste Fresh rosemary
to taste Fresh thyme
to taste Fresh sage

For the Herb Butter

1 cup Unsalted butter Softened
4 cloves Garlic Minced
to taste Chopped fresh rosemary
to taste Chopped fresh thyme

For the Roasting Bed

1 whole Onion Quartered
2 stalks Celery Roughly chopped
2 whole Carrots Roughly chopped

Instructions

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Prepare the turkey by allowing it to reach room temperature for 1 hour and removing giblets.
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
Pat turkey dry, then season generously with kosher salt and black pepper.
Stuff the turkey cavity with onion, lemon, rosemary, thyme, and sage.
Mix softened butter, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create herb butter.
Rub one-third of the herb butter under the turkey skin.
Coat the outside of the turkey with remaining herb butter.
Prepare the roasting pan with the quartered onion, celery, and carrots.
Position the turkey breast side up in the roasting pan.
Roast for about 15 minutes per pound, until internal temperature reaches 158°-160°F.
Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
Rest the turkey covered loosely with foil for 30 minutes before carving.
Carve and serve the turkey, saving pan juices for gravy.

Notes

Ensure to let the turkey rest for proper juiciness and flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 5mg

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