Photo: Claudio Schwarz
Herb-Butter Roast Turkey
12 ingredients
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This turkey gets a double dose of flavor: first it’s soaked in a seasoned saltwater brine, then the bird is brushed with an herb butter as it roasts.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
591
Calories
63g
Protein
23g
Fat
33g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 100g cooked | 189 |
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Honey | 1 tbsp (21g) | 64 |
| Green Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Shallot | 1 tbsp minced (10g) | 7 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Thyme | 1 tsp dried (1.4g) | 4 |
| Mustard | 1 tsp (5g) yellow | 3 |
| Sage | 1 tsp ground (0.7g) | 2 |
| Parsley | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) | 1 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 jar (1 lb. 2.2 oz.) turkey brine
- 1 fresh turkey, 16 to 18 lb., neck and giblets removed
- 8 Tbs. (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 Tbs. roasted garlic
- 1 Tbs. finely chopped shallot
- 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. honey
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
- 1 Tbs. chopped green onion, white and light green portions
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh sage
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
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