Bourbon Turkey

Elevate your holiday feast with this sensational Bourbon Turkey, a show-stopping centerpiece that combines savory, smoky, and caramel-sweet flavors in every bite. This recipe features a perfectly roasted whole turkey infused with a rich marinade of bourbon, brown sugar, melted butter, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and aromatic herbs like rosemary and thyme. The bourbon-basted turkey is roasted to golden perfection, with the addition of chicken broth in the pan to ensure moist, succulent meat. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and basting for maximum flavor, this turkey makes for an impressive yet manageable dish. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any festive gathering, serve this juicy bourbon-glazed masterpiece with your favorite sides for an unforgettable meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 12 pounds Turkey (whole, thawed)
• 1 cup Bourbon
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 1 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 cup Soy sauce
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Fresh rosemary (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme (chopped)
• 2 teaspoons Paprika
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 cups Chicken broth

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

Pat the turkey dry with paper towels and remove any giblets from the cavity. Set the turkey aside while you prepare the marinade.

Step 3

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the bourbon, brown sugar, melted butter, soy sauce, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until the ingredients are thoroughly blended.

Step 4

Place the turkey in a large roasting pan. Using a basting brush or your hands, generously coat the turkey with half of the bourbon marinade, ensuring the marinade reaches all crevices, including under the skin and inside the cavity.

Step 5

Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the roasting pan to create a moist cooking environment.

Step 6

Cover the turkey loosely with aluminum foil and roast in the preheated oven for 3 hours, basting with the remaining bourbon marinade every 30 minutes.

Step 7

After 3 hours, remove the aluminum foil and increase the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). Continue roasting for an additional 45 to 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the turkey thigh reaches 165°F (74°C).

Step 8

If the skin begins to brown too quickly, loosely tent the turkey with foil during the final stages of cooking.

Step 9

Once the turkey is cooked through, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 20 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.

Step 10

Serve the bourbon turkey alongside your favorite side dishes and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	6858.7 grams (6858.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	10390

Total Fat 580.00g	744%
Saturated Fat 230.50g	1153%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.40g
Cholesterol 4327mg	1442%
Sodium 19608mg	853%
Total Carbohydrate 164.50g	60%
Dietary Fiber 3.10g	11%
Total Sugars 143.20g
Protein 958.10g	1916%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 922mg	71%
Iron 67mg	371%
Potassium 13066mg	278%

*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: 53.8%

Protein: 39.5%

Carbs: 6.8%