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 savory 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 honey, corn syrup, butter, rosemary, sage, basil, and the 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.
Remove from oven. 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