Safeway's Two Hour Turkey

Get ready to revolutionize your holiday feast with Safeway's Two Hour Turkey—an impressively quick and flavorful way to serve a perfectly roasted turkey in half the time. This recipe combines a strategic high-heat cooking method with a luxurious herbed butter spread under the skin, infusing every bite with aromatic notes of fresh rosemary, thyme, and sage. A bed of carrots, celery, and onion simmering in rich chicken stock ensures the turkey stays moist and creates the base for a flavorful pan juice. With minimal prep time and a two-hour roasting window, this recipe is ideal for busy hosts looking to deliver golden, crispy skin and juicy, tender meat without sacrificing flavor or presentation. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special gathering, Safeway's Two Hour Turkey is your go-to solution for a stress-free yet stunning centerpiece.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 piece Whole turkey (10-12 lbs)
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh rosemary
• 2 tablespoons Fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons Fresh sage
• 4 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 piece Lemon, halved
• 2 tablespoons Salt
• 1 tablespoon Ground black pepper
• 2 cups Chicken or turkey stock
• 3 pieces Carrots, chopped
• 3 pieces Celery stalks, chopped
• 1 piece Yellow onion, quartered

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).

Step 2

Remove the giblets from the turkey cavity and pat the turkey dry with paper towels.

Step 3

Rub the turkey thoroughly with olive oil to coat the skin evenly.

Step 4

In a small bowl, combine the butter, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, and sage.

Step 5

Gently lift the turkey skin and spread the herbed butter mixture underneath the skin, making sure to distribute it evenly.

Step 6

Rub the exterior of the turkey with the remaining butter mixture.

Step 7

Season the turkey generously with salt and ground black pepper all over the surface and inside the cavity.

Step 8

Stuff the cavity with the halved lemon, onion quarters, and a handful of extra rosemary and thyme sprigs if desired.

Step 9

Place the chopped carrots, celery, and any remaining onion into a large roasting pan to create a bed for the turkey.

Step 10

Pour the chicken or turkey stock into the roasting pan, ensuring the vegetables are slightly submerged.

Step 11

Place the turkey on a roasting rack above the vegetables in the pan.

Step 12

Roast the turkey at 450°F (232°C) for 30 minutes to brown the skin quickly.

Step 13

Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue roasting for an additional 90 minutes, or until the thickest part of the breast registers 165°F (74°C) and the thighs reach 175°F (79°C) using a meat thermometer.

Step 14

If the turkey skin begins to brown too quickly, tent it loosely with aluminum foil.

Step 15

Once roasted, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 20 minutes before carving.

Step 16

Serve the turkey slices with the pan juices or your choice of gravy, and enjoy a flavorful, quick turkey meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1679.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1939.1

Total Fat 158.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 520.2mg	0%
Sodium 16473.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 56.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.3g	0%
Total Sugars 21.3g
Protein 87.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 333.3mg	0%
Iron 9.8mg	0%
Potassium 2542.4mg	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: 71.2%

Protein: 17.5%

Carbs: 11.3%