The Best Herb-Roasted Turkey Recipe
The best part of any Thanksgiving or Christmas holiday meal is the turkey. Some people would argue the stuffing, but that’s another topic. All the butter that is incorporated into this classic roasted turkey recipe adds a richness you wouldn’t get otherwise. The myriad of herbs season the skin and outside layers of meat so well. Plus the gravy that you’ll be able to make is just a big wow! So yes, all that butter is a must. If I had to describe the flavor of this turkey, it would be classic and traditional like grandma used to make, but amped up a notch. The best part of all is that this turkey isn’t dry!
Ingredients for an Oven Roasted Turkey
Making the best roasted turkey doesn’t mean you need a boatload of ingredients or anything tricky to find. You will need the following:
Turkey, thawed Butter Salt Pepper Parsley Thyme Rosemary Oregano Sage Garlic Lemon Orange Bay Leaves
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Prepare a Turkey for Roasting
How to Roast a Turkey
Recipes to Make Using Leftover Turkey:
ALL OF MY THANKSGIVING RECIPES! Tried this recipe? Leave a review! Consider leaving a 5 star rating if you’ve made and loved one of my recipes! Easy 30-Minute Turkey Noodle Soup — Have leftover Thanksgiving turkey? Make this turkey soup! It’s easy and tastes like grandma’s homemade chicken noodle soup, but with turkey! Turkey Tetrazzini — Wondering what to do with your leftover Thanksgiving turkey? This rich casserole features al dente spaghetti, a decadent cream sauce, tender vegetables, cheese, and of course your extra turkey! Easy Turkey Pot Pie — Wondering what to do with that leftover turkey from the holidays? Make this easy turkey pot pie recipe! It’s hearty, creamy, comforting, perfect for chilly weather, and EASY to make! Hawaiian Roll Turkey and Cheese Sliders — Juicy turkey, Swiss cheese, and cranberry sauce all nestled in soft Hawaiian rolls that are brushed with butter and topped with poppy seeds for the BEST turkey sliders! Turkey Wild Rice Soup — Take advantage of leftover holiday turkey, and make this rich, creamy, and very hearty soup! Made with an array of vegetables, seasonings and herbs, and of course plenty of wild rice and turkey! EASY, ready in an hour, and made in one pot! Thanksgiving Leftovers Turkey Crescent Rolls — Looking for a recipe to use a variety of your Thanksgiving leftovers? These stuffed crescent rolls are QUICK and EASY to make using leftovers from your Thanksgiving dinner including turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and gravy! Thanksgiving Crunchwrap Supreme — Not sure what to do with all of those Thanksgiving leftovers? Turn them into Thanksgiving Crunchwraps! A soft flour tortilla and crunchy corn tostada base is piled high with your favorite Thanksgiving leftovers including turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and more before sealing them, toasting, and dunking them in gravy.
