Gluten-Free Classic Baked Turkey
Elevate your holiday feast with this Gluten-Free Classic Baked Turkey, a recipe that combines timeless flavor with thoughtful, gluten-free modifications. Perfectly seasoned with a fragrant blend of fresh sage, rosemary, and thyme, this 12-pound turkey is basted in olive oil and garlic for a tender, juicy result that's bursting with aroma. Apple cider vinegar and gluten-free chicken broth create a savory base that keeps the turkey moist while ensuring a flavorful, gluten-free gravy. Stuffed with fresh vegetables like onion, carrot, and celery, and paired with citrusy lemon quarters, this turkey is oven-roasted to golden perfection. With simple preparation and a cooking method designed to lock in juices, it’s the ultimate centerpiece for gatherings or holiday celebrations. Whether you’re catering to dietary restrictions or simply craving an impeccably roasted bird, this recipe guarantees a crowd-pleasing success every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pounds whole turkey
- 2 cups gluten-free chicken broth
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup olive oil
- 6 units fresh sage leaves
- 3 units fresh rosemary sprigs
- 3 units fresh thyme sprigs
- 6 units garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 2 units lemon, quartered
- 1 unit onion, quartered
- 1 unit carrot, roughly chopped
- 1 unit celery stalk, roughly chopped
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
Remove the giblets and neck from the turkey cavity and set aside for another use or discard. Pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
Place the turkey on a large roasting pan with a rack. Tuck the wing tips under the body.
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, kosher salt, and ground black pepper.
Gently loosen the skin over the turkey breast and drumsticks by carefully sliding your fingers under it. Rub about two-thirds of the seasoned oil under the skin and the remaining on top of the skin.
Stuff the turkey cavity with lemon quarters, onion, carrot, celery, and herb sprigs: sage, rosemary, and thyme.
Tie the legs together with kitchen twine, and tuck the wing tips under the body to help prevent them from burning.
Pour the gluten-free chicken broth and apple cider vinegar into the roasting pan. This will help keep the turkey moist and create a flavorful base for gravy.
Cover the turkey loosely with aluminum foil and roast in the preheated oven for 2 1/2 hours.
Remove the foil after 2 1/2 hours to allow the skin to brown. Continue to roast for another hour, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F (74°C).
Remove the turkey from the oven, tent it with foil, and let it rest for 30 minutes before carving. This will help the juices redistribute, keeping the turkey juicy.
Carve, serve, and enjoy your Gluten-Free Classic Baked Turkey!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8547 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 304.6 g | 391% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.9 g | 360% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 3810 mg | 1270% | |
| Sodium | 8674 mg | 377% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.2 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1313.5 g | 2627% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 805 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 64.9 mg | 361% | |
| Potassium | 14037 mg | 299% | |
*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.
