Thanksgiving Turkey

Name: Thanksgiving Turkey
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2-3 sticks softened butter.; Fresh rosemary finely chopped; Fresh thyme finely chopped; Fresh garlic, grated; Onion powder; Garlic powder; Tony's creole seasoning; Paprika; Salt; Pepper; 2-3 carrots; 5 celery stalks; 2 onions; heads garlic; 2 oranges; Fresh thyme; Fresh sage; Fresh rosemary; Chicken/bone broth; White wine

5 steps

Prep:30minCook:4h

Updated at: Fri, 24 Oct 2025 21:24:02 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Nutrition per recipe

Calories2043.1 kcal (102%)

Total Fat186.1 g (266%)

Carbs79.5 g (31%)

Sugars36.3 g (40%)

Protein13.6 g (27%)

Sodium2642.2 mg (132%)

Fiber18.5 g (66%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

Compound butter

2 sticksbutter

Extras/Aromatics

Instructions

Step 1

See Turkey Brine for step 1.

Step 2

Combine all ingredients to find em compound butter.

Step 3

Put butter underneath turkey skin and all over exterior. Inject remaining butter into breast and other areas.

Step 4

Place turkey over bed of veggies (seasoned with salt and pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil) and garlic (rough chop). Stuff with veggies, herbs, and aromatics. Pour in broth and white wine.

Step 5

Cook turkey at 325°-350° , 15 minutes per lb. (Can also start at a higher temp like 450° for 30 mins for crispy skin).