Awesome High Heat Holiday Turkey
Get ready to impress your holiday guests with this **Awesome High Heat Holiday Turkey**, a show-stopping centerpiece bursting with bold flavors and succulent meat. This recipe is all about using high-heat roasting to achieve a golden-brown, crisp skin while locking in moisture for a juicy turkey every time. Infused with a rich garlic and herb butter featuring rosemary, thyme, and parsley, this turkey is seasoned to perfection both under and over the skin. Aromatic vegetables like onion, carrot, and celery, along with a hint of citrus from fresh lemon, add depth to the flavor while chicken broth ensures a moist and tender roast. With just 30 minutes of prep time and a cooking process that maximizes flavor in minimal time, this 12-pound turkey is perfect for feeding a crowd at Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any festive gathering. Serve it alongside your favorite holiday sides for a meal that’s nothing short of unforgettable!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pounds whole turkey
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 large onion, quartered
- 1 lemon, halved
- 2 stalks celery stalks
- 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and place a rack in the lower third of the oven.
Remove the turkey giblets and neck from the cavity. Rinse the turkey under cold water and pat it completely dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, parsley, salt, and black pepper to form a herb butter.
Gently loosen the skin of the turkey breast by sliding your hands underneath the skin. Spread half of the herb butter under the skin, directly onto the meat.
Rub the remaining herb butter all over the outside of the turkey, ensuring even coverage for maximum flavor.
Stuff the cavity of the turkey with the quartered onion, halved lemon, celery stalks, and carrot chunks.
Place the turkey breast-side up on a roasting rack in a large roasting pan. Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the pan to create steam and keep the turkey moist.
Roast the turkey in the preheated oven for 30 minutes at 450°F (230°C) to brown the skin.
Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue roasting for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast reads 165°F (74°C).
Halfway through cooking, baste the turkey with the juices from the pan to enhance flavor and keep it moist.
Once fully cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and tent it loosely with aluminum foil. Let it rest for 30 minutes before carving.
Carve and serve your Awesome High Heat Holiday Turkey with your favorite sides and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
990 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.8 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.2 g | 281% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 1249 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.0 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.7 g | ||
| Protein | 11.8 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 224 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1320 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
