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Butter Herb Roasted Turkey

Oct 29, 2016 · 4 Comments

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Golden, juicy, and delicious, this Butter Herb Roasted Turkey recipe won't disappoint with a hint of buttery herb flavor and a beautiful color. Will be the highlight of your holiday table!

Butter Herb Roasted Turkey recipe that's perfect for a classic Thanksgiving turkey recipe -ย Golden, juicy, and delicious, this Butter Herb Roasted Turkey recipe won't disappoint with a hint of buttery herb flavor and a beautiful color. Will be the highlight of your holiday table!

Butter Herb Roasted Turkey

Believe it or not, this foodie has gone all of her life without ever needing a turkey recipe until a year or two ago. ย I'd made a turkey before... Kind of... Well, someone would leave me a prepped turkey and tell me to put it in the oven at a certain time. Does that count?ย Mostly I was left in charge of making a few side dishes and lots of pies. But last year I found myself needing to make the actual turkey! Ahhh!

Butter Herb Roasted Turkey recipe that's perfect for a classic Thanksgiving turkey recipe -ย Golden, juicy, and delicious, this Butter Herb Roasted Turkey recipe won't disappoint with a hint of buttery herb flavor and a beautiful color. Will be the highlight of your holiday table!

I was so nervous that I ran TWO trial runs with this recipe, and when it came out gorgeous, juicy and delicious both times, I was satisfied that it would be beautiful and tasty for the holidays, too. ย You can see some more {{turkey cooking tips}} from my newbie {{turkey cooking experience HERE}}, or you can go ahead and get straight to making your turkey with this amazing Butter Herb Roasted Turkey that will leave your turkey roasted golden with a hint of buttery flavor and herbs.

You will need a roasting pan and rack for this Butter Herb Roasted Turkey recipe. ย If you don't have one, you can pick one up at Walmart for pretty cheap, or you can grab one from Amazon here.

Butter Herb Roasted Turkey recipe that's perfect for a classic Thanksgiving turkey recipe -ย Golden, juicy, and delicious, this Butter Herb Roasted Turkey recipe won't disappoint with a hint of buttery herb flavor and a beautiful color. Will be the highlight of your holiday table!

Butter Herb Roasted Turkey recipe that's perfect for a classic Thanksgiving turkey recipe -ย Golden, juicy, and delicious, this Butter Herb Roasted Turkey recipe won't disappoint with a hint of buttery herb flavor and a beautiful color. Will be the highlight of your holiday table!

 

Be sure to also check my list of Thanksgiving must-haves for your perfect Thanksgiving dinner!

Butter Herb Roasted Turkey Recipe

Butter Herb Roasted Turkey recipe that's perfect for a classic Thanksgiving turkey recipe -ย Golden, juicy, and delicious, this Butter Herb Roasted Turkey recipe won't disappoint with a hint of buttery herb flavor and a beautiful color. Will be the highlight of your holiday table!

Butter Herb Roasted Turkey

Golden, juicy, and delicious, this Butter Herb Roasted Turkey recipe won't disappoint with a hint of buttery herb flavor and a beautiful color. Will be the highlight of your holiday table!
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Ingredients

  • Whole turkey thawed if frozen, 1-1 ยฝ pounds per person
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon dried sage
  • ยผ teaspoon ground thyime
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ยฝ teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together butter with all spices and seasonings.
  • Rub half of the butter mixture underneath the skin on the breast.
  • Rub the remaining butter mixture on the skin.
  • Let the turkey stand at 30 minutes at room temperature before roasting.
  • Put the oven rack in the lowest position. Place the turkey breast side up on a rack in a large roasting pan.
  • Roast in a 350ยฐ oven and roast until skin turns golden and a thermometer reads 165ยฐ when inserted into the thigh, about 15 minutes per pound.
  • Allow to rest 30 minutes before carving.
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Butter Herb Roasted Turkey recipe that's perfect for a classic Thanksgiving turkey recipe -ย Golden, juicy, and delicious, this Butter Herb Roasted Turkey recipe won't disappoint with a hint of buttery herb flavor and a beautiful color. Will be the highlight of your holiday table!

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  1. Beverly says

    November 01, 2016 at 10:24 pm

    Thanks for sharing your butter herb roasted turkey recipe with us at Snickerdoodle. It certainly looks delicious! Pinning.

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  2. Heather says

    November 02, 2016 at 8:14 am

    Yum!!!

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  3. Deborah says

    November 02, 2016 at 10:47 am

    Sounds awesome!!
    Thank you.
    Blessings,
    Deborah

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  4. Joann Somes says

    November 26, 2020 at 11:37 pm

    I made this for the 1st time today and it definitely won't be the last!!! So delicious, juicy and tender!

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