How To Make Roast turkey with citrus butter
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 whole turkey (10-12 lbs)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- Zest of 2 oranges
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 orange
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
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In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, orange zest, lemon zest, orange juice, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well to make the citrus butter.
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Rinse the turkey under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. Place it on a roasting rack in a roasting pan.
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Gently loosen the skin of the turkey by sliding your hand under the skin. Be careful not to tear the skin.
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Spread half of the citrus butter evenly under the skin of the turkey, covering the breast and thighs.
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Rub the remaining citrus butter all over the outside of the turkey.
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Season the turkey with salt and pepper.
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Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh, without touching the bone.
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Roast the turkey in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes per pound, or until the thermometer reads 165°F (74°C).
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Baste the turkey with the pan drippings every 30 minutes.
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Once the turkey is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 20 minutes before carving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 480kcal
- Total Fat : 23g
- Saturated Fat : 10g
- Cholesterol : 236mg
- Sodium : 432mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 3g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 1g
- Protein : 62g
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