Herb-Glazed Turkey

Name: Herb-Glazed Turkey
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Yield: 18 servings.
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

Honey and corn syrup blend with savoy herbs and seasonings to give this turkey a slightly sweet flavor. My tried-and-true recipe never fails to win me compliments. —Charlene Melenka, Vegreville, Alberta

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 until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, basting frequently with pan drippings, about 90 minutes longer.
Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts

7 ounces cooked turkey: 570 calories, 25g fat (8g saturated fat), 197mg cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 0 fiber), 56g protein.

Originally published as Herb-Glazed Turkey in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2003

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NotSoShabbyGirl

Mar 13, 2012

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.
MuzikTG

Dec 9, 2008

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