A whole turkey is brushed and basted with a honey-butter glaze flavored with thyme, sage, and basil. It's the star of a holiday table.
Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
4 hr
Total Time
4 hr 30 mins
Calories
829 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Rinse the turkey, and pat thoroughly dry with paper towels. Brush the turkey with olive oil, inside and out.
Step 2
Mix 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and the thyme in a small bowl, and sprinkle the turkey with the mixture.
Step 3
Place the turkey on a rack set in a roasting pan, and roast in the preheated oven for 2 hours.
Step 4
In a bowl, stir together the honey, melted butter, sage, parsley, basil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper, until the mixture is smooth and well blended. Brush the turkey with the honey glaze, and return to the oven.
Step 5
Roast the turkey until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 2 more hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Continue to brush the turkey with the honey glaze frequently as it roasts. Remove the turkey from the oven, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup honey
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1 (16 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
