Thanksgiving Turkey

275 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Chop celery.
  2. 2Peel and chop carrots.
  3. 3Chop onions.
  4. 4Chop lemons.
  5. 5Place garlic on foil.
  6. 6Drizzle olive oil over the garlic.
  7. 7Season garlic with salt and pepper.
  8. 8Wrap the garlic in foil and roast for 25 minutes at 400°F (200°C) until soft.
  9. 9Chop parsley, thyme, and sage.
  10. 10Open a can of chipotle peppers.
  11. 11Cut butter into cubes.
  12. 12Add butter, chopped herbs, blended chipotle peppers, and roasted garlic to a bowl.
  13. 13Season with salt and pepper and mix thoroughly until evenly combined.
  14. 14Trim any excess fat and skin from the turkey.
  15. 15Rinse the turkey and remove the neck.
  16. 16Pat the turkey dry with paper towels and season with salt.
  17. 17Season the turkey with all-purpose seasoning and pepper.
  18. 18Stuff the turkey cavity with lemons and herbs.
  19. 19Apply the chipotle butter mixture all over the turkey, making sure to get under the skin of the breasts.
  20. 20Season with paprika.
  21. 21Place any remaining herbs on top and around the turkey.
  22. 22Place the turkey in a roasting tray.
  23. 23Roast the turkey at 350°F (175°C).
  24. 24After the first hour, remove the turkey and baste it.
  25. 25Soak cheesecloth in turkey stock and cover the turkey.
  26. 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.
  27. 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

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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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