# Garlic and Herb Cajun Turkey

A Thanksgiving essential series recipe for a flavorful garlic and herb Cajun turkey, cooked slowly to ensure it's juicy and crispy.

- Total time: 180 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- turkey
- compound butter
- pan drippings

## Instructions

1. Place the seasoned turkey in a roasting pan with vegetables and put it in the oven preheated to 300°F (149°C).
2. After about 45 minutes, remove the turkey from the oven and inject it with compound butter.
3. Return the turkey to the oven for another 45 minutes.
4. After another 45 minutes, remove the turkey again and inject it with more compound butter.
5. Repeat the checking and injecting process, constantly turning the turkey, until it's cooked through and crispy on top.
6. Once the turkey is done, remove it from the oven and plate it.
7. Use the pan drippings from the turkey to make gravy.
8. Carve the turkey.
9. Taste a piece of the turkey.

## Equipment

- roasting pan
- roasting rack
- baster
- oven
- knife

## Tips

- Cook the turkey slowly at 300°F (149°C) for 3 to 4 hours.
- Check and inject flavor into the turkey every 30 to 45 minutes to keep it juicy.
- For a well-done bird, ensure it's nice and crispy on top.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMQRdSjH/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/f9dd6a0b-3c21-4537-b793-791ca11ea770
- Extracted: 2025-10-26

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