Honey Roasted Turkey: A Delicious Twist on a Classic Thanksgiving Dish

This honey roasted turkey recipe takes the traditional Thanksgiving turkey to a whole new level with the sweet and savory flavors of honey and herbs. The result is a juicy and flavorful turkey that will impress your guests and have them coming back for more.

Ingredients

• 1 whole turkey (12-14 pounds)
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
• 1 tablespoon dried sage
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2. Remove the giblets from the turkey and pat it dry with paper towels.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the honey, butter, olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, sage, salt, and pepper.
4. Brush the honey mixture all over the turkey, making sure to get it under the skin and in the cavity.
5. Place the turkey on a rack in a roasting pan and tent it with foil.
6. Roast the turkey for about 3 hours, basting it every 30 minutes with the pan juices.
7. Remove the foil during the last hour of cooking to allow the skin to brown and crisp up.
8. Once the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 20 minutes before carving.
9. Serve the honey roasted turkey with your favorite Thanksgiving sides and enjoy!

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