Perfect Herb Butter Turkey (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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One turkey breast (around 2.5–3 kg), bone-in, skin intact.
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1/2 tsp salt.
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Ground black pepper.
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8 sprigs of sage.
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4 rosemary sprigs.
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10 sprigs of thyme.
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Twelve smashed garlic cloves.
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150g of softened unsalted butter.
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1 1/4 tsp salt to mix into butter.
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1/2 tsp black pepper (to flavor butter).
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Crushed garlic cloves (4 large).
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1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped.
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1 tbsp parsley, chopped fine.
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A tablespoon of fresh sage, minced.
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Fresh thyme leaves (1 tbsp).
# Instructions:
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Take the turkey out of the fridge about 45 minutes before cooking. Heat your oven to 200C/390F.
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Arrange crushed garlic and herbs in the middle of a baking pan.
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Combine softened butter with minced garlic, salt, pepper, and chopped herbs in a bowl.
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Gently lift turkey skin with a spoon, spread two-thirds of the butter underneath. Rub the rest over the surface and underside.
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Set turkey on the herb bed. Drop oven temp to 180C/350F, roast for 1.5 hours, remember to baste every half hour.
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Keep it in the oven until it hits 74C/165F inside. Cover with foil once it looks golden brown.
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Let the turkey sit for 15–20 minutes. Slice up and pair with the butter sauce from the pan.
# Notes:
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You can prepare this up to one day ahead of time.
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Allocate roughly 15 minutes of cooking per 500g/1lb of turkey.
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Swap fresh herbs with dried if needed.
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Cut back on the salt if your turkey’s been brined.