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Thanksgiving Honey Herb Glazed Turkey
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Honey Herb Glazed Turkey

This Honey Herb Glazed Turkey is an easy, flavorful turkey recipe with a hint of honey and herbs.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings 10 -12 servings
Calories
Author Deborah Harroun

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.

Notes

adapted from allrecipes.com