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Herb-Glazed Turkey Recipe

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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.

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Herb-Glazed Turkey Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 4 hours + standing

Yield: 16-18 Servings

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Ingredients

1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
1/4 cup 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.

Nutritional 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.

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

Medium-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied white wine such as Riesling or Gewürtztraminer

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Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2012 by NotSoShabbyGirl

Absolutely the best for your turkey. I have used this recipe for the past 2 Thanksgivings. Got rave reviews from guests both times. So most and yummy. the juices make the best gravy as well.

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