120 thanksgiving turkey roast

Name: 120 Thanksgiving Turkey Roast
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 3 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 stick(s) unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 8 clove(s) crushed garlic; 3 stick(s) carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 large onions cut into chunks keep the peel; 3 stalk(s) celery cut coarsely pieces; 1 medium onion, peeled and grated; 16 pound(s) thawed turkey; 1 tablespoon(s) kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon(s) paprika; 1 medium lemon, thickly sliced; 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 cup(s) whtie wine; 2 cup(s) chicken broth; 1/2 cup(s) water

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Nancy Chung

Alhambra, CA

Updated on Nov 21, 2013

Delicious Thanksgiving Turkey recipe!

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prep time 1 Hr

cook time 3 Hr

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 stick unsalted butter
1 teaspoon garlic powder
8 cloves crushed garlic
3 sticks carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 large onions cut into chunks keep the peel
3 stalks celery cut coarsely pieces
1 medium onion, peeled and grated
16 pounds thawed turkey
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 medium lemon, thickly sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup whtie wine
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup water

How To Make 120 thanksgiving turkey roast

Step 1

Using a food processor add a little garlic powder, 1 glass of wine, ground garlic, onion, 3/4 cup butter mixed. Placed in a small bowl and set aside.

Step 2

This is a 16 pounds turkey, put the turkey into the refrigerator freezer defrosted three days.
Step 3

Rinse the thawed turkey and pat dry. Remove and discard giblets and neck from turkey. Trim excess fat. Starting at neck cavity, rinsed well with cold water and pat dry
Step 4

Gently rub the turkey with a little salt and pepper Using a needle injector, inject the seasonings in the turkey.Continue to inject the turkey in all areas especially the thickest parts and thighs.
Step 5

Use your fingers to carefully loosen the skin around the turkey, insert a finger between skin and meat. Then apply the seasoning between the space of the skin and meat. again placed the turkey in the refrigerator overnight .
Step 6

Stuff 3/4 ounce packets fresh herbs poultry herb blend (sage, thyme and rosemary)in the turkey stomach .
Step 7

Preheat oven to 350 ° F, in a large baking dish add carrots, onions, celery, 1 cup water, 2 cups chicken broth. Tie the turkey legs and wings together with twine and then cover with foil
Step 8

Bake turkey at 375 F. After 40 minutes change the temperature to 275 F. Bake for 2 hours. Insert a meat thermometer into the deepest part the turkey When the thermometer says 165 F the turkey is cooked. Cook time is about 3 to 31/4 hours.
Step 9

Once the turkey is 165 degrees F, remove the turkey from the oven, remove the stuffing and cover foil. Let cooked turkey rest 15-20 minutes before eating. happy thanksgiving
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