This Honey Herb Glazed Turkey is an easy, flavorful turkey recipe with a hint of honey and herbs.
Make sure to check out all of my turkey recipes for even more ideas.
I have been food blogging for 5 1/2 years now. And I’ve been cooking for even longer. In all this time, I have never cooked my own turkey. It’s not that I don’t like turkey – it’s just that I always have wonderful family that take over the task. And I’ve gladly turned over the responsibility of the turkey, because let’s face it – a 16 lb. bird is pretty darn intimidating. But guess what?
The turkey was the easiest part of our meal.
Not kidding. I turned over the rolls and the pie to my mom, while I sat back with my feet up while the turkey roasted away. I cooked my first turkey breast last year, and was surprised at how easy it was. But the whole turkey was just as easy. I will no longer be scared to have a turkey turn out Griswold-style. I’m seriously betting this turkey is fool proof. (As long as you use your meat thermometer and you don’t keep the turkey in the oven for 8 hours!!)
I was a little worried that the gravy would be too sweet by using the drippings, but it was delicious. I loved everything about it, and wouldn’t change a thing!!
If you’ve never made your own turkey, this is a great place to start. The honey and the herbs compliment the turkey so well. And did I mention how easy this really is? 🙂
Just give yourself enough time to make the turkey. And make sure you thaw the turkey at the right time. It would be a travesty to still have a frozen turkey on Thanksgiving morning!
More Thanksgiving Recipes:
My Favorite Mashed Potato Recipe
Winter Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
Funeral Potatoes Recipe
Cranberry Salad
The Best Sweet Potato Casserole
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Honey Herb Glazed Turkey
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. Stuff the cavity with the quartered 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.
- In a bowl, combine the honey, melted butter, sage, parsley, basil, salt and pepper. Stir until completely combined. Baste the turkey with the mixture. 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.
Sylvia says
Your priceless making my life easier
Steven Godfrey says
I am looking for a perfect recipe of stuffing to actually stuff inside the turkey, while it cooks. Any suggestions would be great. I know some use potatoes and bread, then add I believe it’s poultry seasoning and sage, but how much is the big question?
Deborah says
Hi Steven,
I’ve actually never made a stuffing that goes inside the turkey, so I’m afraid I don’t have a recipe for you. Good luck, though!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
Turkey’s the easiest? Oh no no no. Cranberry sauce wins that title. 🙂
This looks lovely! I often make everything myself for Thanksgiving because I’m so excited about cooking and baking whatever I want, but I delegate the turkey to someone else. Anyone else. I can do turkey breast, but a whole bird would freak me out.
kristy says
This turkey is making me drool! The honey herb glaze sounds amazing. I just love this time of year!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
Who knew that the turkey was the easiest part of Thanksgiving? I was always intimidated with the turkey but after making it for the first time last Christmas, I don’t know what I was so scared about!
Btw, your turkey look fabulous. I can’t wait to give your version a try!
Heather of Kitchen Concoctions says
I am usually off turkey duty most years because the guys usually fry a turkey but I have made a few turkey breasts and whole turkeys a few times in the past. I love that this version has the addition of honey!