Honey Glazed Turkey
Achieve holiday perfection with this irresistible Honey Glazed Turkey—a showstopping centerpiece that's both tender and full of flavor. This recipe combines a succulent, slow-roasted turkey with the rich sweetness of a honey-lemon butter glaze, creating a beautifully caramelized golden skin that's sure to impress. Infused with fresh thyme and garlic, and surrounded by aromatic vegetables like carrots and celery, this dish is basted to perfection, keeping the meat juicy and flavorful with every bite. Ideal for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any festive gathering, this recipe is as comforting as it is elegant. With simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions, you'll master this impressive dish in no time. Serve it alongside your favorite sides for a meal that’s unforgettable. Keywords: Honey Glazed Turkey recipe, roasted turkey, holiday centerpiece, Thanksgiving turkey, golden glazed turkey.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pounds Whole turkey
- 3 tablespoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Ground black pepper
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Honey
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 4 sprigs Fresh thyme
- 4 Garlic cloves
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 1 Onion, quartered
- 2 Carrots, cut into large pieces
- 2 Celery stalks, cut into large pieces
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Remove the turkey giblets and rinse the turkey under cold water. Pat it dry with paper towels.
Season the turkey inside and out with salt and black pepper.
Place the quartered onion, thyme sprigs, and garlic cloves inside the cavity of the turkey.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add honey and lemon juice. Stir until well combined, then remove from heat.
Brush half of this honey butter mixture over the turkey, ensuring to get under the skin where possible.
Place the turkey breast-side up on a rack in a large roasting pan. Scatter the carrots and celery around the bottom of the pan.
Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the roasting pan.
Cover the turkey loosely with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven.
Roast the turkey, basting every 30 minutes with the remaining honey butter glaze and pan juices, for approximately 3 to 4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when a thermometer is inserted into the thickest part of the thigh.
In the last 30 minutes of roasting, remove the foil to allow the skin to crisp and turn golden brown.
Once cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.
Carve and serve the honey glazed turkey with your choice of sides. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
10804 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 582.0 g | 746% | |
| Saturated Fat | 238.5 g | 1192% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4016 mg | 1339% | |
| Sodium | 21624 mg | 940% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 240.0 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 212.7 g | ||
| Protein | 1103.9 g | 2208% | |
| Vitamin D | 22.4 mcg | 112% | |
| Calcium | 1501 mg | 115% | |
| Iron | 59.3 mg | 329% | |
| Potassium | 14483 mg | 308% | |
*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.
