Mayo Roasted Turkey
We’re sharing a revolutionary technique that guarantees the juiciest, most flavorful turkey you’ve ever tasted: Mayo Roasted Turkey!
This game-changing recipe comes courtesy of the culinary experts at Food Network Kitchen, specifically Ginevra Iverson, who introduced us to this brilliant method.
The secret is surprisingly simple: a thick, creamy coating of mayonnaise is slathered all over the turkey skin before roasting. Don’t worry, you won’t taste the mayo! The high fat content melts into the skin, basting the meat continuously throughout the cook time and creating an incredibly crisp, deep golden-brown exterior. It locks in moisture like nothing else!
We season the mayo with fresh herbs and spices, turning it into a flavorful, protective shield. The result is consistently tender, moist breast meat and shatteringly crisp, perfectly browned skin.
Ready to ditch the complicated basting schedule and achieve turkey perfection? Let’s go!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 4 teaspoons dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoon ground sage
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- One 10– to 12-pound turkey
- 1 medium onion, quartered
- 1 head garlic, halved across the garlic cloves
- Several sprigs fresh herbs, such as thyme, parsley, rosemary and sage
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
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Prep Oven and Pan: Adjust an oven rack to the lowest position. Preheat the oven to 325F. Place a roasting rack inside a large roasting pan.
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Make Mayo Rub: In a medium bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, paprika, dried parsley, garlic powder, dried thyme, ground sage, hot sauce, 2 tablespoons of salt, and 2 teaspoons of black pepper. Set this mixture aside.
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Prep Turkey: Remove any giblets or neck parts from the turkey cavities (reserve for gravy if desired). Thoroughly pat the turkey dry, both inside and out, using paper towels.
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Apply Mayo Rub: Rub the prepared mayonnaise mixture all over the entire turkey, including the cavity. Ensure the rub is applied as smoothly and evenly as possible, especially over the breast, to guarantee even browning.
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Stuff and Position: Stuff the turkey cavity with the onion, garlic, herb sprigs, and bay leaves. Place the bird breast-side up on the prepared roasting rack.
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Initial Roast (Covered): Tent the turkey loosely with aluminum foil. Roast at 325F for 2 hours.
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Final Roast (Uncovered): Remove the foil. Increase the oven temperature to 425F. Pour 1 cup of water into the bottom of the roasting pan to prevent drippings from burning. Continue roasting for 30 to 45 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165F.
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Rest and Serve: Allow the turkey to rest for about 20 minutes before carving. Strain the pan drippings to serve on the side or blend into your gravy for enhanced flavor.
Notes
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Keywords: Main Dish, Dinner, Turkey, Thanksgiving, Roasted
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