120 Thanksgiving Turkey Roast

Serves  8

Prep Time  :         1 hour

Cook Time :3  hours

Cooking Method  :  bake

  

Ingredients

1 stick	unsalted butter
1 tsp	garlic powder
8 clove	crushed garlic
3 stick	carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 large	onions cut into chunks keep the peel
3 stalk(s)	celery cut coarsely pieces
1 medium	onion, peeled and grated
16 lb	thawed turkey
1 Tbsp	kosher salt
1/4 tsp	freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp	paprika
1 medium	lemon, thickly sliced
3 Tbsp	olive oil
1 c	white wine
2 c	chicken broth
1/2 c	water

Directions

1

 Using a food processor add a little garlic powder, 1 glass of wine, ground garlic, onion, 3/4 cup butter mixed. Placed in a small bowl and set aside.

2

 This is a 16 pounds turkey, put the turkey into the refrigerator freezer defrosted three days.

3

 Rinse the thawed turkey and pat dry. Remove and discard giblets and neck from turkey. Trim excess fat. Starting at neck cavity, rinsed well with cold water and pat dry

4

 Gently rub the turkey with a little salt and pepper Using a needle injector, inject the seasonings in the turkey.Continue to inject the turkey in all areas especially the thickest parts and thighs.

5

 Use your fingers to carefully loosen the skin around the turkey, insert a finger between skin and meat. Then apply the seasoning between the space of the skin and meat.

6

 Stuff 3/4 ounce packets fresh herbs poultry herb blend (sage, thyme and rosemary)in the turkey stomach .

7

 Preheat oven to 350 ° F, in a large baking dish add carrots, onions, celery, 1 cup water, 2 cups chicken broth. Tie the turkey legs and wings together with twine and then cover with foil

8

 Bake turkey at 375 F. After 40 minutes change the temperature to 275 F. Bake for 2 hours. Insert a meat thermometer into the deepest part the turkey When the thermometer says 165 F the turkey is cooked. Cook time is about 3  to 31/4 hours.

9

 Once the turkey is 160 degrees F, remove the turkey from the oven, remove the stuffing and cover foil. Let cooked turkey rest 15-20 minutes before eating