Dinner recipes - Herb-Roasted Turkey

Herb-Roasted Turkey

Ingredients

• 1 thawed if frozen
• 6 sprig fresh rosemary
• 6 sprig fresh sage
• 3 medium onions
• 3 head garlic
• 2 tbsp. olive oil or melted butter
• kosher salt
• 2 medium carrots
• 2 stalk celery
• ¾ c. low-sodium chicken broth

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Remove the giblets and neck from the cavity. Using paper towels, pat the turkey dry. Stuff the herbs, half of the onions, and the garlic into the main cavity.
2. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine. Tuck the wing tips underneath the body. Rub the turkey with the oil and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons salt. Place the turkey neck, carrots, celery, and the remaining onions and garlic in a large roasting pan. Place the roasting rack in the pan and put the turkey on top.
3. Roast the turkey until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 degrees F, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. (Cover the bird loosely with foil if it browns too quickly, and add the broth to the pan if the vegetables begin to scorch.)
4. Carefully tilt the turkey to empty the juices from the cavity into the pan. Transfer the turkey to a carving board, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for at least 25 minutes before carving.
5. Reserve the pan and its contents for gravy (see facing page). Carve the turkey and garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.