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Close-up of a perfectly roasted garlic herb butter turkey garnished with herbs.

Garlic Herb Butter Roast Turkey

Enjoy a flavorful and juicy roast turkey infused with garlic and fresh herbs, perfect for special occasions or holiday feasts.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 3500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 whole turkey (12-14 pounds)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lemon halved
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 onion quartered
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Mix butter, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper to make herb butter.
  3. Pat turkey dry, rub under skin and over outside with herb butter.
  4. Stuff cavity with lemon, onion, carrots, and celery. Tie legs and tuck wings.
  5. Pour broth into pan, roast turkey, basting every 30 minutes, until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Rest turkey for 20-30 minutes before carving.

Notes

Use a meat thermometer to ensure proper doneness.