Recipe Details
Ingredients
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1(16 pound)whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
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¼cupextra-virgin olive oil
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2teaspoonssalt, divided
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1teaspoonground thyme
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1½teaspoonsground black pepper, divided
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1cuphoney
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½cupmelted butter
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1tablespoonminced fresh parsley
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2teaspoonsdried sage leaves
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1teaspoondried basil
Cooking Directions
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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
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Rinse turkey, then pat thoroughly dry with paper towels. Brush turkey with extra-virgin olive oil, inside and out.
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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.
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Roast turkey in the preheated oven for 2 hours.
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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.
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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).
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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
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe16 | |
Calories1003 | |
% 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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