Honey Herb Glazed Turkey
This Honey Herb Glazed Turkey is an easy, flavorful turkey recipe with a hint of honey and herbs.
Servings 12 servings
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Ingredients
- 1 16-lb turkey neck and giblets removed
- 1 onion quartered
- extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300F. Rinse the turkey and pat dry with paper towels. Place turkey in a large roasting pan.1 16-lb turkey
- Stuff the cavity with the quartered onion.1 onion
- Brush the turkey completely with olive oil. Sprinkle over the salt, pepper and thyme. Roast the turkey in the preheated oven for 2 1/2 hours.extra-virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper, 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- In a bowl, combine the honey, melted butter, sage, parsley, basil, salt and pepper. Stir until completely combined. Baste the turkey with the mixture.1/2 cup honey, 1/4 cup melted butter, 1 teaspoon dried sage, 1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- Continue to cook the turkey until an instant-read thermometer reads 180F when inserted in the thickest part of the thigh, about another 2 hours. Continue to baste the turkey with the honey mixture as the turkey roasts.
- Remove the turkey from the oven and cover with foil. Let sit for 10-15 minutes before carving.
Notes
adapted from allrecipes.com