120 thanksgiving turkey roast

Recipe by
Nancy Chung
Alhambra, CA

Delicious Thanksgiving Turkey recipe!

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 3 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For 120 thanksgiving turkey roast

  • 1 stick
    unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 8 clove
    crushed garlic
  • 3 stick
    carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 lg
    onions cut into chunks keep the peel
  • 3 stalk
    celery cut coarsely pieces
  • 1 md
    onion, peeled and grated
  • 16 lb
    thawed turkey
  • 1 Tbsp
    kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp
    paprika
  • 1 md
    lemon, thickly sliced
  • 3 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 c
    whtie wine
  • 2 c
    chicken broth
  • 1/2 c
    water

How To Make 120 thanksgiving turkey roast

  • 1
    Using a food processor add a little garlic powder, 1 glass of wine, ground garlic, onion, 3/4 cup butter mixed. Placed in a small bowl and set aside.
  • 2
    This is a 16 pounds turkey, put the turkey into the refrigerator freezer defrosted three days.
  • 3
    Rinse the thawed turkey and pat dry. Remove and discard giblets and neck from turkey. Trim excess fat. Starting at neck cavity, rinsed well with cold water and pat dry
  • 4
    Gently rub the turkey with a little salt and pepper Using a needle injector, inject the seasonings in the turkey.Continue to inject the turkey in all areas especially the thickest parts and thighs.
  • 5
    Use your fingers to carefully loosen the skin around the turkey, insert a finger between skin and meat. Then apply the seasoning between the space of the skin and meat. again placed the turkey in the refrigerator overnight .
  • 6
    Stuff 3/4 ounce packets fresh herbs poultry herb blend (sage, thyme and rosemary)in the turkey stomach .
  • 7
    Preheat oven to 350 ° F, in a large baking dish add carrots, onions, celery, 1 cup water, 2 cups chicken broth. Tie the turkey legs and wings together with twine and then cover with foil
  • 8
    Bake turkey at 375 F. After 40 minutes change the temperature to 275 F. Bake for 2 hours. Insert a meat thermometer into the deepest part the turkey When the thermometer says 165 F the turkey is cooked. Cook time is about 3 to 31/4 hours.
  • 9
    Once the turkey is 165 degrees F, remove the turkey from the oven, remove the stuffing and cover foil. Let cooked turkey rest 15-20 minutes before eating. happy thanksgiving

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