Thanksgiving Turkey
Directions
- 1Chop celery.
- 2Peel and chop carrots.
- 3Chop onions.
- 4Chop lemons.
- 5Place garlic on foil.
- 6Drizzle olive oil over the garlic.
- 7Season garlic with salt and pepper.
- 8Wrap the garlic in foil and roast for 25 minutes at 400°F (200°C) until soft.
- 9Chop parsley, thyme, and sage.
- 10Open a can of chipotle peppers.
- 11Cut butter into cubes.
- 12Add butter, chopped herbs, blended chipotle peppers, and roasted garlic to a bowl.
- 13Season with salt and pepper and mix thoroughly until evenly combined.
- 14Trim any excess fat and skin from the turkey.
- 15Rinse the turkey and remove the neck.
- 16Pat the turkey dry with paper towels and season with salt.
- 17Season the turkey with all-purpose seasoning and pepper.
- 18Stuff the turkey cavity with lemons and herbs.
- 19Apply the chipotle butter mixture all over the turkey, making sure to get under the skin of the breasts.
- 20Season with paprika.
- 21Place any remaining herbs on top and around the turkey.
- 22Place the turkey in a roasting tray.
- 23Roast the turkey at 350°F (175°C).
- 24After the first hour, remove the turkey and baste it.
- 25Soak cheesecloth in turkey stock and cover the turkey.
- 26Return the turkey to the oven and baste every 30 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C), approximately 13 minutes per pound.
- 27Remove the cheesecloth from the turkey and baste it again.
Ingredients
- 1 unit whole turkey
- 0.75 lb unsalted butter
- 1 small can chipotle peppers
- 2 units whole garlic bulbs
- 1 bunch rosemary
- 1 bunch thyme
- 1 bunch sage
- 2 tablespoons all purpose seasoning
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 2 units white onions
- 1 unit large carrots
- 2 units celery stalks
- 2 units lemons
- cheesecloth
Equipment
roasting trayknifepeelercutting boardovenfoilbowlspatulacan openerspoonscissors
Tips
- For added flavor, you can also add thyme and rosemary to the turkey stock.
- Baste the turkey every 30 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
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