Rosemary Dijon Roast Turkey
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Category
Main Course
Cuisine
Modern American
Servings
8-10 Servings
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
3 hours
There are a zillion options to season your turkey, but let's just stop here for a second and talk about this Rosemary Dijon Roast Turkey. First, we brined it, second, it was rubbed down with Spiceology Rosemary Dijon blend and basted several times through the roasting process with butter and the pan jus. The cavity was filled with halved oranges and fresh herbs and let me tell you, this bird was so juicy (thanks to the brining technique) and flavorful that it was gone in a flash. Whether you're a STUFFED or an UNSTUFFED, we have a quick cooking time guide for you below to help you roast your best bird.
Author: Heather Scholten | Mama Spice
Ingredients
- 12 lb turkey, natural and not injected with salt water solution
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3-4 tablespoons Spiceology Rosemary Dijon blend
- 8 oz unsalted butter, room temperature and divided
- Oranges
- Fresh Herbs (like rosemary, sage, thyme, parsley)
Directions
Brine your turkey for 12-24 hours. Here's a recipe:
- Rinse the brined turkey under cold running water, inside and out. Pat dry with paper towels. Place the turkey in a roasting pan.
For Rosemary Dijon Roast Turkey
Preheat oven to 325° F.
- Mix 4 tablespoons butter with 4 tablespoons Rosemary Dijon blend until combined. Using your hands, rub the butter mixture all over the exterior of the bird. Fill the cavity with sliced oranges and herbs.
Roast, basting with remaining butter, for 2:45-3 hours, or until a thermometer reads 170° F in the breast or 180° F in the thigh.
