COMPANY'S COMING TURKEY

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This recipe accomplishes every cook's turkey wish-a bird that brings the flavor of seasonings and herbs in every bite. It's the perfect, mouthwatering centerpiece for your celebration, and it's very easy to prepare. -Caroline Wamelink, Cleveland Heights, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h50m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

8 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
3 large onions, quartered, divided
3 garlic cloves
2 fresh rosemary sprigs
2 fresh thyme sprigs
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
3 cups white wine or additional chicken broth
3 celery ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, combine 5 tablespoons butter, minced garlic, poultry seasoning and minced rosemary and thyme. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from the turkey breast; rub butter mixture under the skin. Rub remaining butter over skin of turkey. Sprinkle salt and pepper over turkey and inside cavity., Place two onions, garlic cloves and rosemary and thyme sprigs inside the cavity. Place turkey on a rack in a large shallow roasting pan. Pour broth and wine into pan. Add celery, carrots and remaining onion., Roast, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, 3 to 3-1/2 hours. Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly. Remove turkey from pan; let stand at least 20 minutes before carving. If desired, thicken pan drippings for gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 656 calories, Fat 31g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 264mg cholesterol, Sodium 619mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 73g protein.