Description
A succulent roast turkey featuring a sweet maple syrup glaze and a savory garlic herb butter tucked under the skin for maximum moisture and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–14 lb whole turkey, thawed
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325F (165C).
- In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, sage, and thyme until smooth.
- Pat the turkey completely dry with paper towels, including the cavity.
- Carefully separate the skin from the breast meat using your fingers and spread the garlic herb butter evenly underneath.
- Season the exterior of the turkey with salt and black pepper.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and roast for approximately 3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 145F.
- Whisk the maple syrup and melted butter together in a small bowl.
- Brush the maple glaze over the entire turkey and increase oven temperature to 350F (175C).
- Continue roasting until a meat thermometer reads 165F in the thickest part of the breast.
- Remove from oven and let the turkey rest for 30 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American