Paleo Classic Baked Turkey
Experience the ultimate holiday centerpiece with this **Paleo Classic Baked Turkey**, a mouthwatering recipe designed to impress while staying true to your healthy lifestyle. This 10-pound turkey is seasoned to perfection with a fragrant blend of fresh rosemary, thyme, and garlic, while a drizzle of rich olive oil locks in delicious moisture. Enhanced with the zesty brightness of fresh lemon and roasted alongside a medley of onions, carrots, and celery, this dish boasts layers of natural, wholesome flavors. Whether you're planning a festive family gathering or a paleo-friendly feast, this recipe delivers tender, golden-brown turkey with minimal effort. Ready in just a few hours, it’s a hassle-free way to serve up a nutritious, crowd-pleasing main dish.
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Ingredients
- 10 pounds Whole turkey
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons Fresh thyme
- 6 cloves Garlic
- 1 whole Lemon
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Sea salt
- 2 large Onions
- 3 medium Carrots
- 3 medium Celery stalks
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
Step 2
Remove the giblets from the turkey and pat it dry with paper towels.
Step 3
Place the turkey on a rack in a large roasting pan.
Step 4
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, chopped rosemary, thyme, minced garlic, black pepper, and sea salt.
Step 5
Use your hands to gently loosen the skin over the turkey breasts by sliding your fingers between the skin and the meat.
Step 6
Spread about a third of the olive oil mixture under the skin; rub the remaining mixture evenly over the entire exterior of the turkey.
Step 7
Cut the lemon into quarters, squeeze the juice over the turkey, and place the lemon quarters into the cavity of the turkey.
Step 8
Slice the onions, carrots, and celery, and place them at the bottom of the roasting pan.
Step 9
Position the turkey on top of the vegetables, breast side up.
Step 10
Cover the turkey loosely with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning.
Step 11
Bake the turkey in the preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) in the thickest part of the breast.
Step 12
About 45 minutes before the cooking time is up, remove the foil to allow the skin to crisp and turn golden brown.
Step 13
Once cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.
Step 14
Serve the turkey slices with the roasted vegetables from the pan, and enjoy your Paleo Classic Baked Turkey meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (5420.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 7423.0 |
| Total Fat 272.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 63.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 11.0g | |
| Cholesterol 3175.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7617.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 66.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 34.1g | |
| Protein 1096.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 748.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 54.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 12603.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories