Roast Turkey with Herb Rub

Roast Turkey with Herb Rub (a recipe from a relative)

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Ready in 3 hours
by LeaEstampador

Ingredients

3 tbsp Fresh rosemary or 1 & 1/2 tbsp dry rosemary

3 tbsp Fresh Thyme or 1 & 1/2 tbsp dry thyme

3 tbsp Fresh tarragon or 1 & 1/2 tbsp dry tarragon

1 tbsp Ground Pepper

2 tsp Salt

20 lbs Turkey Neck & Giblets reserved

1 package Fresh Herb Sprigs

2 tbsp Vegetable oil

6 tbsp Butter Melted

4 cups Chicken Broth low sodium


Directions

-Mix first 5 ingredients in small bowl -Pat turkey dry with paper towels & place on rack set in large roasting pan -Place herb sprigs in main cavity -Tie legs together loosely to keep shape of turkey -Brush Turkey with oil -Rub herb mix all over turkey -Place turkey neck & giblets in roasting pan -Cover & refrigerate (can be prepared 1 day ahead) -Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before roasting -Position rack at lowest position in oven -Preheated oven to 425°F -Drizzle melted butter all over turkey -Pour 2 cups broth into pan -Roast turkey 45 mins. -Remove turkey from oven & cover turkey breast with foil -Reduce oven temp. to 350°F -Return turkey to oven & roast 1 hour -Remove foil from turkey -Pour remaining 2 cups of chicken broth into pan -Baste occasionally with juices -Roast until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 180°F or until juices run clear when thickest part is pierced with skewer (about 1 hour 40 mins.) -Transfer turkey to platter, tent with foil & let stand for 30 mins. -Reserve liquid in pan for gravy

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