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Turkey Basting Recipe

This Turkey Basting Recipe transforms a simple turkey into a juicy, flavorful centerpiece with rich, golden-brown skin and moist meat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • Basting brush or spoon
  • Meat thermometer
  • Aluminum foil
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

  1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
  2. Stir in the chicken broth and olive oil until well combined.
  3. Add the minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme to the saucepan.
  4. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Prepare your turkey by removing the giblets and patting it dry.
  6. Using a basting brush or spoon, generously coat the turkey with the butter mixture.
  7. Place the turkey in a preheated oven and roast according to weight, basting every 30 minutes.
  8. Use a meat thermometer to check that the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Notes

For an extra layer of flavor, baste your turkey with the pan drippings during the last hour of roasting.