Skip the holiday hassle and create a foolproof juicy turkey with herbed butter, seasoned veggies, and perfectly caramelized skin!
Nothing spoils a holiday meal quite like a dry turkey. This foolproof roasting method ensures golden crispy skin with a super juicy inside. With only four simple steps, this recipe seals in all the savory liquid and moisture to prevent it from drying out.

Serve it alongside all your favorite side dishes for an elegant and hearty Thanksgiving feast.

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But before we jump into the recipe, here are our top tips for a juicy turkey!

Smother in Butter

Softened butter is slathered on the outside, under the skin, and all over the body to tenderize as it cooks. Along with flavoring the inside, the butter also helps crisp the skin on the outside for a caramelized coating. Patting the turkey dry ahead of time will ensure the butter sticks throughout the roasting process and allows extra drippings to season the juices in the pan.

Stuff with Veggies

Filling the cavity with a savory blend of carrots, shallots, and celery adds another dimension of flavor by locking in added moisture. During the roasting process, the veggies soften and steam on the inside with fresh herbs like thyme and rosemary.

A Splash of Stock

Adding a bit of turkey stock to the roasting pan creates the necessary steam and liquid to help flavor the meat and veggies. When combined with the drippings, it creates a rich and buttery stock that’s ideal for turning into a homemade gravy. Use it to drizzle on top of your carved turkey or serve on top of your favorite Paleo mashed potatoes.

Give It a Rest

Always allow the turkey to rest for at least 30 minutes inside the pan. This gives the juices time to absorb into the meat (instead of running onto your cutting board). In the meantime, you can prepare the gravy or additional side dishes to complete your meal.

Jennafer Ashley

How to Make The Best, Juiciest Roast Turkey Ever. Period.

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Total time:4 hrs
45 mins

Inactive Time:30 mins 30 minutes

Cook Time: 4 hrs 4 hours

Prep Time: 15 mins 15 minutes

Serves:10

How to Make The Best, Juiciest Roast Turkey Ever. Period.

Recipe by: Jennafer Ashley

Skip the holiday hassle and create a foolproof juicy turkey with herbed butter, seasoned veggies, and perfectly caramelized skin.

Tools

• Small mixing bowl
• Large roasting pan
• Kitchen twine

Ingredients

For the Turkey:

• 14-16 lb pasture-raised turkey, thawed and giblets removed
• 1/2 t sea salt
• 1/4 t black pepper
• 2 celery stalks, halved
• 2 carrots, halved
• 2 shallots, peeled
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 4-6 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1/2 cup turkey or chicken stock

For Herb Butter:

• 1 cup grass-fed butter, softened
• 1 T fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 T fresh thyme, leaves only
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 t sea salt
• 1/2 t black pepper

Instructions

• Prep the Turkey: Preheat oven to 450ºF. Blot the turkey dry with a paper towel and season the cavity with sea salt and black pepper. Add the celery, carrots, shallots, and rosemary into the cavity.
• Add the Herb Butter: In a small bowl, use a fork to mash all the ingredients for the herb butter. Gently loosen the skin of the turkey with your fingers and rub half of the herb butter mixture under the skin, on the outside of the turkey breast, and on the legs.
• Roast the Turkey: Tuck the wings underneath the turkey and place it into an oven-safe roasting pan. Truss the turkey legs with kitchen twine and pour the turkey (or chicken) stock into the bottom of the roasting pan. Roast the turkey for 30 minutes.
• Reduce heat to 350ºF and continue to roast for 3 hours and 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF. Remove turkey from oven and let it rest for 30 minutes before carving.

Tips:

• It’s not necessary to baste the turkey, as this creates an uneven cooking temperature from opening the oven regularly.
• As a rule of thumb, roast your turkey for 15 minutes per pound.
• To ensure thorough cooking, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of thigh or breast without touching bone. Turkey is ready when the temperature reaches 165ºF.

Looking for Paleo ingredients? Here are a few we’d recommend:Sea salt

(REDMOND)
Black pepper (Frontier)

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