Herb-Glazed Roasted Turkey

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I could never figure out why so many people wanted to come over until they confessed it was my recipe for glazed turkey. I do not stuff the turkey. Instead, I make my own stuffing on the side and serve it in a festive dish. The holiday season means it's turkey time. Gobble, gobble!

Submitted by lovestocook

Updated on March 22, 2023

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

4 hrs

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

4 hrs 40 mins

Servings:

16

Yield:

1 roasted turkey

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Ingredients

1 (16 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1½ teaspoons ground black pepper, divided
1 cup honey
½ cup melted butter
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons dried sage leaves
1 teaspoon dried basil

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Rinse turkey, then pat thoroughly dry with paper towels. Brush turkey with extra-virgin olive oil, inside and out.
Mix together 1 teaspoon salt, thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl; sprinkle all over turkey. Place turkey on a rack set in a roasting pan.
Roast turkey in the preheated oven for 2 hours.
While turkey is roasting, stir together honey, melted butter, parsley, sage, basil, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl until glaze is smooth and well blended.
Brush some of the glaze over turkey. Continue roasting turkey, basting frequently with remaining glaze, until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 2 more hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Remove turkey from the oven, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area before slicing, 10 to 15 minutes.

Tips

Use really good honey, or you can use maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1003	Calories
43g	Fat
18g	Carbs
130g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 1003
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 43g	55%
Saturated Fat 14g	69%
Cholesterol 509mg	170%
Sodium 778mg	34%
Total Carbohydrate 18g	7%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 130g	259%
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 71mg	5%
Iron 5mg	29%
Potassium 1103mg	23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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