{"id":47238,"date":"2024-10-31T11:37:19","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T16:37:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/?p=47238"},"modified":"2025-11-13T10:02:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T16:02:59","slug":"herb-butter-turkey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/herb-butter-turkey\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Herb Butter Turkey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Our tender and juicy Herb Butter Turkey<\/strong> is full of flavor and perfect for your next holiday meal! Use our easy Herbed Butter for Turkey<\/a> to take your Thanksgiving turkey to the next level. A tried-and-true family favorite that we have enjoyed for years!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Best Herb Butter Turkey<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This holiday season, you have to make our herb butter turkey recipe to make the most juicy turkey meat you have ever tasted! With the option to stuff with fresh vegetables and herbs and delicious pan juices that can be used for basting the turkey and learning how to make turkey gravy<\/a> for serving with creamy mashed potatoes<\/a> and sausage stuffing<\/a>. Just follow our step-by-step guide below to make a mouth-watering bird that everyone will love!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Looking for More Turkey Recipes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you love turkey as much as we do, you should try moving it out of the oven and making a Smoked Turkey<\/a>, Grilled Turkey<\/a>, or learn How to Deep Fry a Turkey<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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  • whole turkey<\/strong> – just pick-up a frozen turkey at your local grocery store and follow our guide on how to thaw a turkey<\/a> before prepping it to roast in the oven.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • softened butter<\/strong> – some for under the turkey skin and some for the herb butter to spread on top.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • chicken broth<\/strong> – pour into the bottom of the roasting pan to keep everything moist, use for basting, and making the best turkey gravy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • yellow onion, carrot, and celery<\/strong> – fresh veggies added to the basting liquid for so much great flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • salt and pepper<\/strong> – simple seasonings that are always a must!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • fresh thyme, sage, and rosemary<\/strong> – highly recommend this combination of fresh herbs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • fresh garlic<\/strong> – everything is always better with some garlic cloves in the mix.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • quartered orange<\/strong> – a fresh, juicy orange placed inside the turkey brings moisture and a wonderful citrus flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    How To Make An Herb Butter Turkey<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The first steps to making this delicious turkey recipe are to put the broth, onion, carrots, & celery in the bottom of a large roasting pan. Place the roasting rack in the bottom of the pan and place turkey on top. Option to put an onion, orange, fresh thyme, and any other fresh herbs inside the cavity of the turkey and tie the turkey legs together with kitchen twine.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Option to make our Turkey Injection Recipe<\/a> to insert flavored butter directly into the turkey meat. This herb butter turkey recipe will be delicious either way, but this process will bring your large bird to the next level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Now gather all of the herbed butter ingredients and place them in a small bowl. Mix to fully combine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Use your hands to rub the butter mixture on all parts of the turkey. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Bring oven to a high heat of 450 degrees F, once it is preheated, place the entire pan in the oven. Then turn the oven temperature down to 325 degrees F and let it bake for 13-16 minutes of cook time per pound of turkey. Use a basting brush to baste the turkey every 30-40 minutes. Pull the turkey from the oven when it reaches an internal temp of 160 degrees F at the thickest part of the meat (use an instant-read thermometer<\/a>). Let the turkey rest, carve, and serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Best Ways To Serve Herb Butter Turkey<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Highly recommend this amazing turkey recipe with all your favorite Thanksgiving side dishes<\/a>! A few of our favorites are Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes<\/a>, Crock Pot Stuffing<\/a>, Easy Green Bean Casserole<\/a>, Bourbon Cranberry Sauce<\/a>, & a Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust<\/a>. Any of those traditional holiday classics would be a great addition to your next holiday table!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n