Herb-Roasted Turkey

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 154.6

Total Fat: 3.1 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 57.4 mg
Total Carbs: 8.4 g
Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
Protein: 28.8 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Herb-Roasted Turkey calories by ingredient

Introduction

The only turkey recipe you'll ever need--no basting necessary. The only turkey recipe you'll ever need--no basting necessary.

Minutes to Prepare: 5

Minutes to Cook: 240

Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

One 12-pound turkey

1 orange

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp dried rosemary

1 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp dried sage

1⁄2 tsp black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400° F. Remove the giblets and neck if they are encased within the turkey, then rinse out the cavity and pat the turkey dry. Slice the orange in half and stuff it inside
the bird.

2. In a small bowl, combine the oil with the rosemary, thyme, sage, and pepper. Rub the seasoning mixture under the skin and on top of the breast of the turkey. Rub any remaining
seasonings over the entire turkey. If the legs are not secured with a wire, tie them together with kitchen string. Place the turkey on a Vrack in a roasting pan, tucking the wings under the bird.

3. Roast the turkey at 400° F for 30 minutes; reduce the oven temperature to 325° F and continue cooking the turkey until an internal temperature of 165° F is reached for the breast or 180°
F for the leg. Also look for other indications of doneness: loose joints and juices running clear

If turkey begins to turn dark brown before the internal temperature is met, cover the breast with foil and continue to roast until done.

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Member Ratings For This Recipe

MARGO55

Incredible!

27 of 28 people found this review helpful

I use an apple instead, and a sliced up onion in side of the turkey. It is really good this way too. - 11/25/09
CANNINGNANNY

Very Good

26 of 27 people found this review helpful

I like the idea of using carrots, celery and onions under the turkey to help stabilize it. It will help with the flavor of your gravy, also. Thx - 11/19/09
CD2415256

Incredible!

16 of 16 people found this review helpful

Delicious turkey! It saved our Thanksgiving since I didn't know my parents wanted the pre-cooked smoked turkey. The cooking instructions made the turkey a beautiful golden brown and the flavor was amazing! Thanks Chef Meg - 11/30/09
STEVIECAT4

16 of 25 people found this review helpful

Roasting rack is a great idea! I wouldn't put fruit inside my turkey tho. Salt, pepper, garlic, shallot & 1/2 an onion is the way to go. These will flavor the juices that exude and make for a wonderful gravy. I don't think I'd like the taste of an orange throughout the meat or in the gravy - 11/19/09
KOI239

15 of 20 people found this review helpful

I use a roasting rack to drain off most of the fat - 11/19/09
JRSWHIMSY

Incredible!

11 of 11 people found this review helpful

This was the first turkey I'd ever tried to make and it turned out great! Thanks Chef Meg! - 11/29/09
SAL1512

Incredible!

9 of 9 people found this review helpful

Very moist! My company said it was the best turkey I had ever made! - 11/26/09
I_AM_EEVIE

Good

8 of 11 people found this review helpful

We add herbs, garlic and onion, no fruit, to the inside of our turkey (chickens too!) and cook it in a baking bag. Always makes it very tender and the juices make an awesome gravy! Easy Cleanup too! Can't wait til Thanksgiving! - 11/16/12
DARUMA

Incredible!

8 of 8 people found this review helpful

excellent. moist and easy. i could only find navel oranges so i peeled it and then cut in half. took it to an early thanksgiving dinner for new immigrants who were mostly from Burma. - 11/22/09
DALLASMAINE

Incredible!

8 of 13 people found this review helpful

I have a recipe like this except it uses lemon & rind. I can't wait to try it. The recipe I've used before makes the bird very moist and flavorful! - 11/10/09
YATMAMA

7 of 11 people found this review helpful

We do the same thing with chickens. Comes out great! We sometimes peel a handful of garlic and stuff them in with the orange, too, for a nice variation. NO DEEP FRIED TURKEY this year. It would be too much of a temptation for me! - 11/20/09
THE_MOMMA_BEAR

Incredible!

6 of 9 people found this review helpful

superb! never thought of using vegetables as a v-rack! - 11/19/09
MNTGRL

Incredible!

4 of 8 people found this review helpful

I like to make turkey breast for lunches ansd quick meals during the week. I'm going to try this for a different flavorful approach. - 11/19/09
GRETEL1128

Very Good

3 of 5 people found this review helpful

Why wait for Thanksgiving? This sounds great for any time!
I do believe Chef Meg meant to say "tucking the WINGS under the bird"? - 11/16/10
CONNIEDICKENS

3 of 7 people found this review helpful

I've used lemon before. I will probably try this after Thanksgiving. That way if the family doesn't like it, I'm not ruining the whole dinner. - 11/19/09
1976LINSOFKY

2 of 8 people found this review helpful

THANKSGIVING AT MY HOUE THIS YEAR YOUR ALL INVITED! - 9/28/10
READINGGAL

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Wonderfully delicious! - 11/27/09
LORI_S

Incredible!

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Yummy seasonings! I processed them through a mini-blender and also added orange peel and garlic, plus the orange juice because I made it for a turkey breast roast. We smoker grilled the breast roast! - 11/23/09
AHUSE@TDS.NET

2 of 7 people found this review helpful

I will try this on my next turkey - 11/19/09
LRIVERA51670

Very Good

2 of 7 people found this review helpful

I LIKE THIS RECIPE - 11/19/09
SPARK8PLUG

Incredible!

2 of 7 people found this review helpful

This is one i cannot wait for thanksgiving to use! Delicious! - 11/12/09
TERMITEMOM

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Wonderful recipe! So easy and healthy. I have been preparing my turkey this way for several years now. - 11/16/19
GREASE31

Incredible!

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I luv this recipe, it sounds just perfect. - 11/22/12
GRACEISENUF

1 of 4 people found this review helpful

I am going to try the orange inside the cavity, sounds great! - 10/15/10
MARSHA48

Very Good

1 of 7 people found this review helpful

Thank you for a lovely recipe. - 11/19/09
JUHOEG

1 of 7 people found this review helpful

Thanks for the info. - 11/19/09
SSCEARCE

Incredible!

1 of 6 people found this review helpful

will have to try this - 11/19/09
CHARLE827

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is how I am going to cook my thanksgiving turkey. Will not use but little fat for basting - 11/15/09
WALKERSSS

1 of 4 people found this review helpful

Starting to plan for a healthy Thanksgiving. Although my family still wants the peason pie, they'll enjoy these tasty recipes. - 11/10/09
JUDY1676

I use the orange,too. I like the idea of some more veggies! - 1/8/21
FELICIA1963

Incredible!

yummm - 12/12/20
KITTYHAWK1949

It was good and easy - 11/24/20
DEE107

orange ok something new - 11/16/20
JUSTJ2014

Incredible!

I left out the orange and it was delicious - 11/16/20
JULIJULINN

Incredible!

Very good. You could also use a whole chicken instead. - 11/16/20
CARD512002

looks good - 11/16/20
WILDKAT781

thanks for sharing! - 11/15/20
PREMAM

I was able to find a small bird and and used lemons in place of orange. No timing has been suggested here for the setting at 325 deg......it took more than an hour in my oven before it was done. - 11/17/19
LOSEWEIGHT1212

Must try!!! - 11/17/19
SHERYE

Very Good

I have my turkey on a cooking rack so that way it's not sitting in the fat. this recipe is very similar to how I cook my turkey. - 11/16/19
GOFORGIN

Very Good

Ok - 11/16/19
PIZZA5152

Love turkey and will try this - 11/16/19
CKEYES1

Thanksgiving is over for us. We the North - 11/16/19
JIACOLO

I love making turkey - 11/16/19
ICECUB

THANKS - 11/16/19
CHERYLHURT

Great - 11/13/19
CD18062374

may try this for this Thanksgiving - 10/29/19
MRPEABODY

Great - 10/26/19
YANKEEBACKHOME

How do you come up with so many carbs? - 10/22/19
ROBBIEY

Incredible!

I have tried this and the orange makes it super moist. - 6/21/19
NASFKAB

Great - 11/25/18
RAZZOOZLE

Very Good

great - 11/21/18
ROSSYFLOSSY

Incredible!

Great way to spruce up a turkey! - 11/19/18
RYCGIRL

Incredible!

turned out as expected. thanks - 11/17/18
ARTJAC

NICE - 11/16/18
JUNETTA2002

Incredible!

Good recipe - 11/16/18
FISHGUT3

thanks - 11/16/18
AIYANASMAMA

looks good
- 11/16/18
ETHELMERZ

Bad

Family did not appreciate the orange in there. Will not do that again. - 11/16/18
RHOOK20047

Incredible!

Will try this recipe this year. I like using olive oil better than butter - 11/16/18
HOLDINGMYOWN

Incredible!

My favourite Christmas meal - 11/16/18
MBPP50

Yummy - 11/16/18
USMAWIFE

Very Good

reaally good - 11/16/18
DMEYER4

Incredible!

this is a great recipe - 11/16/18
PLCHAPPELL

Tried it, liked it - 11/16/18
ELRIDDICK

Very Good

Thanks for sharing - 11/13/18
HARRIETT14

I don't have a rack to put under my turkey. I'm going to use Canningnanny's idea. It sounds wonderful to me. Thank you for all your ideas. - 11/22/17
KACEYSW

Incredible!

This is a very simple recipe that works very well. - 11/20/17
CD13628286

Very Good

This is delicious! - 11/17/17
TOMATOCAFEGAL

Very Good

no orange, but all the herbs in a homemade dressing in the cavity and in the pan. onion, celery, garlic. - 11/17/17
SRIVERS1

Very Good

This came out really good last year. I am going to make a small version of it this year since it's just two of us. The kids will be here for Christmas. - 11/16/17
JAMER123

I grew up having used apples and my DH family used onions so we now use the onion! Love it! - 11/16/17
REDROBIN47

Incredible!

I'm doing this for Thanksgiving. It's so delicious. My family loves it. - 11/16/17
DAIZYSTARLITE

yummy - 11/16/17
SHOAPIE

Very good. - 11/16/17
JVANAM

Bad

Courage is the power to let go of the familiar.
- Raymond Lindquist
Confidence is contagious.
So is lack of confidence.
- Vince Lombardi - 11/16/17
NANASUEH

can't wait - 11/16/17
1CRAZYDOG

thanks for the tips - 11/16/17
NELLJONES

I soak my turkey in brine for 7 hours. I cover the breast with foil and put it in a 500 degree oven for half an hour, then reduce the oven temp to 350 and remove the foil. I roast until the internal temp is 158, it will coast up to 165 in 15 minutes while it rests. - 11/16/17
LOSER05

Incredible!

Yum!Yum! - 11/16/17
JERZRN

Looks delicious! - 11/16/17
HOLLYM48

Incredible!

Yummy! This herb roasted turkey recipe is absolutely delicious! - 11/16/17
PWILLOW1

The orange is a wonderful addition. And definitely use a roasting rack. - 11/16/17
JANTHEBLONDE

Incredible!

This herb roasted turkey recipe is absolutely delicious! - 11/16/17
4CONNIESHEALTH

Very Good

I have made this in the past and remember it being pretty good. - 11/16/17
JANET552

Incredible!

Delicious!! - 11/16/17
WHITEANGEL4

I think I will try the orange this year. I usually use lemon in my turkey or roasted chicken - 11/16/17
JOHNMARTINMILES

Great recipe. Chefs are now recommending 12-15 pound max for turkey. If you need more, cook two! - 11/16/17
CD17951176

Very Good

Good recipe! - 11/16/17
CD3802882

Incredible!

Delicious! - 11/16/17
VHAYES04

Love turkey - 11/16/17
KITT52

Very Good

Yum yum - 11/16/17
AZMOMXTWO

I have used apple and orange it is good either way - 11/16/17
CD6913562

I love turkey. - 11/16/17
JANIEWWJD

This looks so good. I'm going to try it before Thanksgiving. - 10/30/17
CTYONIT

I do love turkey! - 4/15/17
DEBTEVELDAHL

Fantastic Turkey. We've had it for the last two years in a row. It has become our new family tradition!! Thanks - 11/16/16
HEWMAY

A couple of small onions in the small cavity and if possible put some fresh herbs in th big cavity (thyme, bay, oregano). Usually put foil over the feet end of the legs as they tend to get burnt - 11/16/15
LIZLOVEROSES

Incredible!

I follow the whole recipe and it turn out very good - 11/27/14
MOMSTER4DE3

Incredible!

I always stuff my turkey with onion, celery, carrots and apples. Never thought of an orange, but will give that a try this year. I know my turkeys are always moist because I use a baking bag. I can't wait to cook Thanksgiving dinner. - 11/10/14

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