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Honeysuckle White Turkey recipe

Roasted Honeysuckle White turkey

Author: Laura Bais
This recipe is not just about cooking; it's about creating a centerpiece that will make your holiday gatherings or family dinners unforgettable.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 873.8 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Turkey

  • 12 pound turkey
  • ½ tbsp salt
  • 1½ tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ cup melted butter or olive oil
  • 1 lemon or orange (zest and juice)
  • 3 cloves garlic

Stuffing

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ⅕ tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 large onions
  • 3 stalks celery
  • 2 cups breadcrumbs or as much as you want

Instructions
 

Preparing the turkey

  • Preheat your oven to a 325 °F before beginning the recipe.
  • Brush the turkey with melted butter or olive oil mixed with salt, dried thyme, rosemary, and oregano. Gently massage the spices into the turkey.
  • Let the pre-brined turkey sit for about 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  • Place the turkey in a roasting pan. You may add broth or stock to the pan for basting, although it's not necessary as the turkey will release its own juices.

Stuffing

  • In a large skillet, melt the 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
  • Add the diced celery and onions to the skillet. Sauté them until they become translucent and tender, usually for about 5-7 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • If you want to enhance your stuffing with corn, add the corn kernels to the skillet with the sautéed celery and onions. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the corn is heated through.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the sautéed celery, onions, and corn (if used) with the breadcrumbs. Mix everything together until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
  • Gently stuff the bird's cavity with the prepared stuffing. Be sure not to overpack it, as the stuffing will expand during cooking.

Cooking

  • Add lemon juice or citrus zest to the turkey just before placing it in the oven.
  • Adjust the cooking time based on the size of your turkey. A 6 to 8-pound turkey typically requires about 2 and a half hours of cooking time, while a larger turkey weighing 24 to 28 pounds may need about 5 to 5 and a half hours. Mine was 12-pound, so I cooked it for 3 hours and 30 minutes.
  • Bake the turkey at 325 °F (160 °C). Begin basting the turkey during the last 90 minutes of cooking, basting every 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Once the turkey is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for about 30 minutes to allow the juices to settle and the flavors to meld together.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 873.8kcalCarbohydrates: 2.4gProtein: 154.5gFat: 24.7gSaturated Fat: 10.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6.2gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 486.4mgSodium: 1331.9mgPotassium: 1637.6mgFiber: 0.6gSugar: 1.1gVitamin A: 581.6IUVitamin C: 3.5mgCalcium: 94.2mgIron: 6.2mg
Keyword Honeysuckle white, prebrined turkey, Roasted turkey, Thanksgiving Turkey