Classic Herb-Rubbed Turkey
Classic Herb-Rubbed Turkey
Don't overthink Thanksgiving dinner! This solid and tasty turkey recipe will please the entire family while keeping you a sane and happy host.Recipe courtesy of Perdue.
Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
3.5
hours
Servings
12
Total time: 3 hours, 35 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 perdue fresh turkey
- 2 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage leaves, minced
- 1 tablespoon thyme leaves
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, minced
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
Directions
- Place rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 325° F.
- Place turkey on rack set in large roasting pan.
- Tuck wing tips under and tie legs together with kitchen string to hold shape.
- Pour 1 cup water into bottom of roasting pan.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, herbs and pepper.
- Rub half of mixture over turkey; cover with foil and roast 2 1/2 hours.
- Remove foil and brush with remaining herb mixture.
- Continue to roast, basting every 20 minutes with pan juices, for another 1/2 to 1 1/4 hours or until meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh registers 180° F.
- Remove turkey from oven, cover loosely with foil and let stand at least 20 minutes before carving.