Looking for the perfect moist and delicious turkey recipe, look no further! This herb roasted bird is incredible and will leave you with the best drippings for gravy!
Herb Roasted Turkey Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 (14-16 pound) turkey, thawed if frozen
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 6 tablespoons Dalkin & Co. Gaby’s Everyday seasoning blend
- 2 teaspoons coarse salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
Instructions:
- Thawing: If your turkey is frozen, allow it to thaw in the fridge for several days before cooking.
- Preparation: Take the turkey out of the brine (if using) or the refrigerator, remove the giblets, and pat it dry with paper towels. Let it rest on a baking sheet for 2 hours to come to room temperature.
- Seasoning: In a small bowl, mix the butter with Gaby’s Everyday until evenly combined.
- Butter and Season: Place the turkey, breast side up, on a metal rack in a large roasting pan. Rub the butter mixture all over the turkey and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Roasting: Preheat your oven to 450°F. Position the oven rack on the lowest level, then roast the turkey for 30 minutes at 450°F.
- Continue Cooking: After 30 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F. Continue roasting the turkey for about 2 more hours, basting with pan drippings and rotating the pan every 30-45 minutes.
- Checking for Doneness: After 2.5 hours, check the turkey's internal temperature in the thickest part – it should read 165°F. If not, continue roasting until it does. Once removed from the oven, the temperature will rise to around 170°F as it rests.
8. Crisping the Skin (if needed): If you need a golden brown finish, increase the oven to 450°F and roast for an additional 15 minutes.