Gilded Saffron and Butter Basted Roast Turkey With Herb Garland

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1
Gilded Saffron and Butter Basted Roast Turkey With Herb Garland
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

3 hr

Ready In

3 hr 30 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 free-range fresh whole turkey
1 onion , peeled and quartered
softened butter , to rub into the bird
1 small fresh thyme sprig
1 small rosemary sprig
1 lemon , quartered
salt
pepper
2 -3 pinches saffron
3 egg yolks , beaten
1 ounce butter , melted
2 -3 pinches saffron
2 ounces butter , melted
2 -3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 -3 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 -3 sprigs fresh bay leaves
cooking string or kitchen twine

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12-14 servings
Calories
695
Sugar
0g
Fat
43g
Gilded Saffron and Butter Basted Roast Turkey With Herb Garland is an elegant and flavorful way to prepare a Thanksgiving or holiday bird. The saffron adds a subtle warm fragrance and a beautiful golden hue to the turkey. Using fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves in the basting mixture infuses the meat with a delightful, savory taste. The aroma of this turkey will fill your kitchen and instead of just being a Filler, it will be the Highlight of your Holiday meal. This recipe is sure to impress your guests with its intricate flavors and impressive presentation. This turkey is so succulent and flavorful you might end up enjoying it all year round!

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2.Remove the turkey giblets.
3.Rinse the turkey under cold running water and pat it dry with paper towels.
4.Rub softened butter all over the turkey, including under the skin of the breasts and thighs.
5.Season the turkey with salt and pepper.
6.Place the onion, thyme sprig, rosemary sprig, and lemon quarters inside the turkey cavity.
7.Truss the turkey using cooking string or kitchen twine.
8.In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, melted butter, and saffron.
9.Brush the saffron butter mixture all over the turkey.
10.Tie the fresh herbs into a bundle and place it on top of the turkey.
11.Roast the turkey for about 30 minutes.
12.Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F and continue roasting the turkey until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh (but not touching the bone) reads 165°F, about 2 to 2 1/2 more hours.
13.Baste the turkey with the pan drippings and saffron butter mixture every 30 minutes.
14.Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.

PROS

This recipe’s saffron and herb flavors will elevate your turkey to another level.
The turkey is juicy and flavorful thanks to the basting with butter and pan drippings.
The herb bundle not only adds unique flavors to the turkey but also makes a beautiful presentation.

CONS

Cooking a turkey can be time-consuming, and it may require some practice to get it just right.
It is important not to overcook the turkey, so keep an eye on the temperature.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Turkey is a lean source of protein, making it a healthy food choice. Saffron has antioxidant properties, and it may also help improve mood and reduce stress levels. Herbs like thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves are rich in antioxidants and may possess anti-inflammatory properties.

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