Here is a simple herb turkey recipe for Thanksgiving or Christmas! It’s very simple to prepare and comes out tender, moist and delicious. This easy and tender herb turkey recipe will please your guests and make your holiday feast memorable.

If you have the time, and space in your fridge, place the turkey in a brine for about 12 hours (brine is a mixture of water, salt and spices, covering the turkey completely). I use about 1/2 sea salt, 2 teaspoons each sage, marjoram, oregano, thyme and rosemary, and black pepper.

I prefer not to use stuffing in my turkey as it comes out too fattening and salty, so instead, some onions, celery and carrots are a great alternative.

Easy and Tender Herb Turkey Recipe Will Make Your Holiday Feast

Ingredients:

16-18 pound turkey
2 onions, quartered
2 stalks celery, cut in large chunks
2 carrots, cut in large chunks
1/3 cup melted butter
2 tablespoons dried sage
2 teaspoons dried marjoram
2 teaspoons thyme
2 teaspoons rosemary
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

Remove giblets and neck from turkey. Rinse turkey under cold water and pat dry, inside and out.
Place onions, celery, carrots and 1 tsp each of the sage, marjoram, thyme and rosemary into the turkey cavity.
Tuck legs under band of skin or tie together with string, unless already done. Fold skin over neck cavity and skewer to back. Twist wings under back.
Place turkey breast side up on a greased rack in roasting pan. Combine melted butter with remaining spices. Brush over turkey. Save rest for basting later again.
Roast turkey at 375F for 20 minutes. Lower temperature to 325F. Baste turkey every 1/2 hour with pan drippings and every other 1/2 hour with butter mixture.
See cooking times below.

How to cook a turkey? Here are approximate roasting times for your bird according to Canadian Turkey.

Enjoy!

Easy and Tender Herb Turkey Recipe Will Make Your Holiday Feast

Here is an easy and tender herb turkey recipe that will make your holiday feast divine! Simple herb turkey recipe for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Cook Time 4 minutes 30 seconds

Total Time 4 minutes 30 seconds

Ingredients

16-18 pound turkey
2 onions, quartered
2 stalks celery, cut in large chunks
2 carrots, cut in large chunks
1/3 cup melted butter
2 tablespoons dried sage
2 teaspoons dried marjoram
2 teaspoons thyme
2 teaspoons rosemary
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Remove giblets and neck from turkey. Rinse turkey under cold water and pat dry, inside and out.
Place onions, celery, carrots and 1 tsp each of the sage, marjoram, thyme and rosemary into the turkey cavity.
Tuck legs under band of skin or tie together with string, unless already done. Fold skin over neck cavity and skewer to back. Twist wings under back.
Place turkey breast side up on a greased rack in roasting pan. Combine melted butter with remaining spices. Brush over turkey. Save rest for basting later again.
Roast turkey at 375F for 20 minutes. Lower temperature to 325F. Baste turkey every 1/2 hour with pan drippings and every other 1/2 hour with butter mixture.
See cooking times below.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1008Total Fat: 42gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 566mgSodium: 630mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 146g