Creole Roast Turkey

Transform your holiday feast with this Creole Roast Turkey, a show-stopping main dish bursting with bold Southern flavors. This juicy 12-pound bird is infused with a rich Creole butter made from softened butter, Creole seasoning, minced garlic, and fresh herbs like thyme and parsley, creating layers of zesty and aromatic goodness. Stuffed with bright lemons, sweet onions, and hearty vegetables, then roasted to perfection with a chicken stock base to keep it tender and moist, this turkey offers the perfect balance of spice and savoriness. Basting every 30 minutes ensures a golden, crispy skin, while resting after cooking locks in all those mouthwatering juices. Perfect for an unforgettable Thanksgiving or festive celebration, this Creole-inspired centerpiece will leave your guests raving.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:210 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 12 pounds whole turkey
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 tablespoons Creole seasoning
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lemon, halved
• 2 yellow onion, quartered
• 3 celery stalks, roughly chopped
• 3 carrots, roughly chopped
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

2. Rinse the turkey under cold water, then pat it dry with paper towels. Remove any giblets or neck from the cavity.

Step 3

3. In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, Creole seasoning, minced garlic, chopped thyme, and parsley together until well combined.

Step 4

4. Carefully loosen the skin of the turkey breasts by sliding your fingers under it. Spread half of the seasoned butter mixture under the skin. Rub the remaining butter all over the outside of the turkey.

Step 5

5. Season the cavity with kosher salt and black pepper. Stuff the cavity with the halved lemon, quartered onions, celery, and carrots.

Step 6

6. Tie the turkey legs together with kitchen twine to ensure even cooking. Tuck the wing tips under the bird to prevent burning.

Step 7

7. Place the turkey on a roasting rack set in a large roasting pan. Drizzle olive oil over the top of the turkey.

Step 8

8. Pour 2 cups of chicken stock into the roasting pan to keep the turkey moist while roasting.

Step 9

9. Roast the turkey in the preheated oven for about 3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part of the breast and 180°F (82°C) at the thigh. Baste the turkey every 30 minutes with the pan drippings to keep it juicy.

Step 10

10. If the turkey skin starts to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil.

Step 11

11. Remove the turkey from the oven and tent it with aluminum foil. Let it rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.

Step 12

12. Serve the Creole roast turkey with your favorite sides and enjoy a flavorful feast!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(7072.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	9923.8

Total Fat 432.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 182.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 4369.4mg	0%
Sodium 12288.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 76.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.8g	0%
Total Sugars 27.5g
Protein 1341.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 908.3mg	0%
Iron 66.7mg	0%
Potassium 14593.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.7%

Protein: 56.1%

Carbs: 3.2%