Whole30 Oven Baked Turkey
Elevate your holiday feast with this flavorful Whole30 Oven Baked Turkey, a healthier twist on the classic centerpiece. This recipe features a 12-pound turkey marinated with a fragrant blend of olive oil, fresh rosemary, thyme, sage, garlic, and citrus zest and juice from lemon and orange, creating a dish bursting with herby, zesty goodness. Stuffed with aromatic vegetables like onion, carrots, and celery, the turkey is oven-roasted to golden perfection, delivering juicy, tender meat with a crisp, flavorful skin. Ideal for those following a Whole30 diet, this easy-to-make, gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is perfect for feeding up to 10 guests. Whether you're celebrating Thanksgiving or hosting a family dinner, this show-stopping turkey combines tradition with clean, wholesome ingredients for a meal everyone will love!
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Ingredients
- 12 pounds whole turkey
- 0.5 cups olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 orange, zested and juiced
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 yellow onion, quartered
- 2 carrots, roughly chopped
- 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Step 2
Remove the turkey from its packaging. Remove the neck and giblets from inside the cavity, and pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
Step 3
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, rosemary, thyme, sage, garlic, lemon zest and juice, orange zest and juice, sea salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
Step 4
Rub the marinade all over the turkey, making sure to coat the outside as well as under the skin wherever possible.
Step 5
Stuff the turkey cavity with the quartered onion, chopped carrots, and celery stalks for added flavor.
Step 6
Place the turkey breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan.
Step 7
Cover the turkey loosely with aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning.
Step 8
Roast the turkey in the preheated oven, basting occasionally with the pan juices, until the internal temperature at the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165°F (74°C), which should take approximately 3 to 3.5 hours.
Step 9
Remove the foil during the last 30 minutes of baking to allow the skin to crisp up.
Step 10
Once done, remove the turkey from the oven, tent it with foil, and let it rest for at least 20-30 minutes before carving.
Step 11
Carve the turkey and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (6285.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 8625.7 |
| Total Fat 304.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 72.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 10.6g | |
| Cholesterol 3810.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8227.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 63.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 31.5g | |
| Protein 1313.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 890.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 63.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 14753.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories