Herbes de Provence Turkey Recipe

This roasted turkey with Herbes de Provence seasoning is truly incredible. Treat your family to a savory delight with this turkey recipe during the holiday season.

Ingredients

• 1 fresh turkey, about 16 lbs.
  
• 1 yellow onion, quartered
  
• 2 celery stalks, cut into 2 inch lengths
  
• 3 - 4 fresh flat leaf parsley sprigs
  
• 2 - 3 tbsp Rodelle Herbes De Provence
  
• Salt and pepper, to taste
  
• 4 - 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  

Directions

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  
• Position rack in the lower third of the oven.
  
• Remove giblets and neck from turkey and reserve for making gravy.
  
• Rinse the turkey inside and out with cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  
• Place onion, celery, parsley and 1 tbsp of Rodelle Herbes De Provence in the body cavity, season with salt and pepper.
  
• If desired, truss with kitchen twine.
  
• Brush the turkey with melted butter and sprinkle the remaining 2 tbsp of Rodelle Herbes De Provence salt and pepper.
  
• Place turkey on a buttered roasting rack in a large roasting pan.
  
• Roast for 30 minutes, basting with some of the remaining butter every 15 minutes.
  
• Reduce temperature to 325 degrees and continue to roast, basting with remaining butter an juices every 15 to 20 minutes.
  
• Baste until an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast, away from the bone, registers 165 degrees and into the thigh 175 degrees Fahrenheit.
  
• Total roasting time should be about 3 to 3 ¾ hours.
  
• Transfer the turkey to a warmed platter, cover loosely and let rest 20 minutes before carving.
  

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