Prep Time: 3o min
Yield: 10 portions
16-20 lbs. Fresh Turkey
1 Cup. Olive oil or butter
1 lb. Mirepoix (carrot, celery, onion)
Bay leaf, rosemary, thyme
Salt & Pepper
Remove the giblets and neck from the cavity of the turkey. Place one bay leaf, 1 sprig of rosemary and 1 sprig of thyme into the cavity of the turkey. Season the turkey with kosher salt and melted butter/olive oil.
Place the turkey onto a rack or a bed of mirepoix, place into a preheated oven at 400° F and bake for 30 minutes to create a beautiful, golden brown skin. Reduce the heat to 350° F and continue cooking until the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165° F (using a thermometer, measure the temperature at the thigh)-juices should run clear.
you can baste the turkey throughout the cooking process-cover loosely with foil if the turkey is getting too brown.
Let the turkey rest, while you prepare the gravy.
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