Herb-Glazed Turkey Recipe

Herb-Glazed Turkey Recipe
Photo by: Taste of Home
Rating

Honey and corn syrup blend with savoy herbs and seasonings to give turkey a slightly sweet flavor. This tried-and-true recipe never fails to win me compliments.

Please log in to rate this recipe

 

Rate Herb-Glazed Turkey Recipe

*Click on stars to rate
 

Would you make this recipe again?
*required
 
  • 16-18 Servings
  • Prep: 10 min. Bake: 4 hours + standing

Ingredients

  • 1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
  • 1/4 cup Crisco® Pure Olive Oil
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt divided
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons pepper, divided
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 cup corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

Directions

  • Brush turkey with oil; tie the drumsticks together. Place turkey breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Combine the thyme, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper; sprinkle evenly over turkey. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2 hours.
  • In a small bowl, combine the honey, corn syrup, butter, rosemary, sage, basil and remaining salt and pepper. Brush over turkey. Bake 2 hours longer or until a meat thermometer reads 180°, basting frequently with pan drippings.
  • Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes before carving. Yield: 16-18 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 pound) equals 570 calories, 25 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 197 mg cholesterol, 380 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 56 g protein.

Herb-Glazed Turkey published in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2003, p120

Make the holidays delicious with a buttery, maple glazed turkey.


VIDEO: Maple-Roasted Turkey

Thanksgiving Recipes

Looking for a Thanksgiving menu? Create your own menu with these Thanksgiving recipes, plus decorating and entertaining ideas for your Thanksgiving dinner.

Get recipes »

Reviews for Herb-Glazed Turkey (1)

Herb-Glazed Turkey Recipe

Herb-Glazed Turkey

Tell us what you think of this recipe.
Did you modify it? Would you make it again? Rate it today!

Reviewed on Dec. 09, 2008 by MuzikTG

My sister in law and I cooked this turkey for Thanksgiving. It was very good and moist. My parents liked it so much, I'm making it again for Christmas!

~MuzikTG

Taste of Home - Try it Risk Free
Simple & Delicious - Free Issue Offer
Free issue offer