Honey Glazed Turkey

Elevate your holiday feast with this show-stopping Honey Glazed Turkey that boasts a flawless balance of sweet and savory flavors. This 12-pound bird is infused with lemon, fresh thyme, and garlic, then generously brushed with a luscious honey butter glaze, ensuring every bite is irresistibly tender and flavorful. Roasted to perfection, the golden, caramelized skin adds a beautiful presentation, while the rich pan drippings create a deeply flavorful basting sauce. Surrounded by roasted vegetables like carrots and celery, and basted with chicken broth for added moisture, this turkey is the ultimate centerpiece for gatherings. Perfect for Thanksgiving or special occasions, this recipe ensures juicy, mouthwatering results with minimal effort. Your guests will be raving about this masterpiece long after the last bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:270 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 12 pounds Whole turkey
• 3 tablespoons Salt
• 1 tablespoon Ground black pepper
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Honey
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 4 sprigs Fresh thyme
• 4 Garlic cloves
• 2 cups Chicken broth
• 1 Onion, quartered
• 2 Carrots, cut into large pieces
• 2 Celery stalks, cut into large pieces

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

Remove the turkey giblets and rinse the turkey under cold water. Pat it dry with paper towels.

Step 3

Season the turkey inside and out with salt and black pepper.

Step 4

Place the quartered onion, thyme sprigs, and garlic cloves inside the cavity of the turkey.

Step 5

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add honey and lemon juice. Stir until well combined, then remove from heat.

Step 6

Brush half of this honey butter mixture over the turkey, ensuring to get under the skin where possible.

Step 7

Place the turkey breast-side up on a rack in a large roasting pan. Scatter the carrots and celery around the bottom of the pan.

Step 8

Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the roasting pan.

Step 9

Cover the turkey loosely with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven.

Step 10

Roast the turkey, basting every 30 minutes with the remaining honey butter glaze and pan juices, for approximately 3 to 4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when a thermometer is inserted into the thickest part of the thigh.

Step 11

In the last 30 minutes of roasting, remove the foil to allow the skin to crisp and turn golden brown.

Step 12

Once cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.

Step 13

Carve and serve the honey glazed turkey with your choice of sides. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	6830.6 grams (6830.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	9105

Total Fat 287.70g	369%
Saturated Fat 110.80g	554%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 4058mg	1353%
Sodium 25949mg	1128%
Total Carbohydrate 239.70g	87%
Dietary Fiber 12.30g	44%
Total Sugars 212.60g
Protein 1320.40g	2641%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 903mg	69%
Iron 66mg	367%
Potassium 15008mg	319%

*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: 29.3%

Protein: 59.8%

Carbs: 10.9%