Ina Garten Truffle Butter Turkey Recipe
The Ina Garten Truffle Butter Turkey Recipe is truly special. It is rich, juicy, and very easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1 whole fresh turkey 12 to 14 pounds.
- 7 ounces truffle butter room temperature.
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt.
- 1 teaspoon black pepper.
- 1 large yellow onion sliced.
- 1 head of garlic halved.
- 1 bunch of fresh thyme.
Instructions
Prep the Bird
- Remove the giblets from the turkey. Pat the skin very dry with paper towels.
Season the Butter
- Mix the truffle butter with salt and pepper. Use a small bowl for this step.
Apply the Butter
- Loosen the skin on the turkey breast. Rub the butter mixture directly onto the meat.
Stuff the Cavity
- Place the onion, garlic, and thyme inside. This adds extra flavor from the inside.
Roast the Turkey
- Put the bird in a 325°F oven. Roast until the internal temperature hits 165°F.
Rest the Meat
- Cover the turkey with foil for 20 minutes. This keeps the juices inside the meat.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for perfect results.
- Do not overcook the turkey.
- Dry skin helps the butter stick better.
- Let the butter soften at room temperature first.
- Always let the turkey rest before carving it.