Awesome High Heat Holiday Turkey

Get ready to impress your holiday guests with this **Awesome High Heat Holiday Turkey**, a show-stopping centerpiece bursting with bold flavors and succulent meat. This recipe is all about using high-heat roasting to achieve a golden-brown, crisp skin while locking in moisture for a juicy turkey every time. Infused with a rich garlic and herb butter featuring rosemary, thyme, and parsley, this turkey is seasoned to perfection both under and over the skin. Aromatic vegetables like onion, carrot, and celery, along with a hint of citrus from fresh lemon, add depth to the flavor while chicken broth ensures a moist and tender roast. With just 30 minutes of prep time and a cooking process that maximizes flavor in minimal time, this 12-pound turkey is perfect for feeding a crowd at Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any festive gathering. Serve it alongside your favorite holiday sides for a meal that’s nothing short of unforgettable!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:150 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 12 pounds whole turkey
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 large onion, quartered
• 1 lemon, halved
• 2 stalks celery stalks
• 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 cups chicken broth

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and place a rack in the lower third of the oven.

Step 2

Remove the turkey giblets and neck from the cavity. Rinse the turkey under cold water and pat it completely dry with paper towels.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, parsley, salt, and black pepper to form a herb butter.

Step 4

Gently loosen the skin of the turkey breast by sliding your hands underneath the skin. Spread half of the herb butter under the skin, directly onto the meat.

Step 5

Rub the remaining herb butter all over the outside of the turkey, ensuring even coverage for maximum flavor.

Step 6

Stuff the cavity of the turkey with the quartered onion, halved lemon, celery stalks, and carrot chunks.

Step 7

Place the turkey breast-side up on a roasting rack in a large roasting pan. Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the pan to create steam and keep the turkey moist.

Step 8

Roast the turkey in the preheated oven for 30 minutes at 450°F (230°C) to brown the skin.

Step 9

Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue roasting for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast reads 165°F (74°C).

Step 10

Halfway through cooking, baste the turkey with the juices from the pan to enhance flavor and keep it moist.

Step 11

Once fully cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and tent it loosely with aluminum foil. Let it rest for 30 minutes before carving.

Step 12

Carve and serve your Awesome High Heat Holiday Turkey with your favorite sides and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	915.9 grams (915.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	990

Total Fat 96.80g	124%
Saturated Fat 56.20g	281%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 248mg	83%
Sodium 1249mg	54%
Total Carbohydrate 34.00g	12%
Dietary Fiber 8.30g	30%
Total Sugars 12.70g
Protein 11.80g	24%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 224mg	17%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 1320mg	28%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 82.6%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 12.9%