Description
This unforgettable turkey recipe features a juicy and flavorful roast wrapped in cheesecloth and bathed in white wine, perfect for family gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 1 whole Turkey (preferably fresh and all-natural)
- 1/2 cup Butter (melted)
- 2 cups Dry White Wine
- 2 cups Chicken or Turkey Stock
- 1 cup Butter (softened)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Sage (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Rosemary (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme (chopped)
- 1 whole Lemon (zested)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 3 teaspoons Sea Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Add 2 cups of water to the bottom of your roasting pan.
- Combine the melted butter, white wine, and stock in a medium-sized saucepan; set aside.
- Mix the softened butter with sage, rosemary, thyme, lemon zest, garlic, and salt in a bowl.
- Rub 2/3 of the herb butter mixture under the skin of the turkey.
- Spread the remaining butter mixture over the outside of the turkey skin.
- If stuffing the turkey, do so now; tie the legs together.
- Cover the turkey with cheesecloth dipped in the warm butter/wine mixture.
- Place the turkey in the oven, and baste every 20-30 minutes.
- Cook until the thigh meat registers 180-185°F (82-85°C).
- Remove cheesecloth 30-45 minutes before the turkey is finished.
- Allow the turkey to rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for best flavor and ensure the turkey rests before slicing for juiciness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 450 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg