10/21/2026
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The secret to a beautifully golden, juicy Thanksgiving turkey? Herb butter and CHEESECLOTH! This method keeps the turkey moist while giving it the most delicious buttery, herb-infused flavor. Save this one for Thanksgiving! š¤
INGREDIENTS:
* 1 (14ā16 lb) turkey, giblets and neck removed
* 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
* 2 tbsp fresh sage, plus extra
* 2 tbsp fresh thyme, plus extra
* 3 tbsp fresh parsley
* Zest of 1 lemon
* 3 tsp kosher salt
* 1Ā½ tsp black pepper
* 1 large piece double-lined cheesecloth
* 2 lemons, halved
* 1 head garlic, tips sliced off
* 1 onion, halved
* 7ā8 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Remove turkey from the fridge 1 hour before roasting. Remove giblets and neck.
2. Mix 1 stick of softened butter with sage, thyme, parsley, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
3. Preheat oven to 450Ā°F. Place turkey in a large roasting pan.
4. Season the cavity with salt and pepper. Stuff with lemons, garlic, onion and extra herbs.
5. Gently loosen the skin and spread herb butter underneath and over the skin.
6. Melt remaining stick of butter. Dampen cheesecloth with warm water, squeeze dry and soak completely in melted butter. Drape over turkey and drizzle remaining butter on top.
7. Pour 4 cups broth into roasting pan. Roast at 450Ā°F for 45 minutes.
8. Reduce heat to 350Ā°F and continue roasting approximately 2 more hours, adding 1ā2 cups broth halfway through. Baste twice with pan drippings, rotating the pan each time.
9. Once turkey reaches 165Ā°F in the thickest breast, innermost thigh and wing, remove from oven. Remove cheesecloth, tent loosely with foil and rest 20ā30 minutes before carving.
āØ THANKSGIVING TIP: The butter-soaked cheesecloth helps protect the turkey from drying out while it roasts. Itās such a simple trick for a beautiful holiday centerpiece!
Recipe adapted from Half Baked Harvest.
SAVE this recipe for your Thanksgiving dinner! š¦
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