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1380Calories
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Ingredients
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8 SERVINGS
- 1 whole turkey (Preferable fresh and all natural not injected with any solution.)
- 1/2 cup butter (Melted)
- 2 cups dry white wine
- 2 cups chicken stock (Or Turkey Stock)
- 1 cup butter (Softened)
- 2 Tbsp. fresh sage (Stem Removed and Chopped)
- 2 Tbsp. fresh rosemary (Stem Removed and Chopped)
- 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme (Stem Removed and Chopped)
- 1 whole lemon (Zested, Preferably Organic)
- 4 cloves garlic (Minced)
- 3 tsp. sea salt
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1380Calories
Sodium
Fat
Carbs
Fiber
Potassium
Calories1380Calories from Fat770 |
% DAILY VALUE |
Total Fat85g131% |
Saturated Fat34g170% |
Trans Fat |
Cholesterol520mg173% |
Sodium1630mg68% |
Potassium1810mg52% |
Protein128g |
Calories from Fat770 |
% DAILY VALUE |
Total Carbohydrate6g2% |
Dietary Fiber<1g3% |
Sugars2g |
Vitamin A25% |
Vitamin C15% |
Calcium10% |
Iron35% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Reviews(28)

Yummly User a year ago
This was honestly the best turkey I have ever had. So moist and flavorful, it was perfect !

Yummly User a year ago
Excellent super juicy! Highly recommended

Yummly User a year ago
The best Turkey I have ever eaten

Yummly User a year ago
Baked 14.5 lb. Previously frozen “Butterball” turkey. Minor changes to the recipe were -baked @325 degrees for 2 hours then lowered to 300 degrees, doubled up on the thyme,sage,and rosemary,used stems and remainders in cavity along with apple,onion,etc.
I really believe the cheesecloth helps hold the baste to the turkey. Bird was very,very moist. Rested for 2 hours.temp was at 120 degrees.total cook time 4 hours.

Yummly User a year ago
First time using this method and only 4th ever making a turkey. This will be my new forever method. It’s still juicy hours later, has the best flavor of any turkey I’ve ever had. I’m so proud of myself I pulled this off and grateful for the recipe.

Yummly User a year ago
I am really wanting to try this recipe tomorrow for Thanksgiving. When I went out to purchase cheesecloth I could only find flour sack cloth. Will this work?

Yummly User 2 years ago
Very good and juicy. I will always use this recipe

Yummly User 3 years ago
The best turkey ever!!!!! In my country we celebrate Christmas with a turkey on the table, Juicy and full of flavor! I’ll make it next Christmas again!

Yummly User 3 years ago
Absolutely delicious!! This is now my go-to recipe! Thank you Serena!

Yummly User 3 years ago
Absolutely THE BEST Turkey recipe ever!!
Every year I’m asked to do “my” Turkey for our family gatherings! And every year I get rave reviews! My reply is always the same... go to
Serena Bakes Simply from Scratch.com

Yummly User 3 years ago
Holiday Greeting, I tried this turkey recipe. All I have to say is it was fabulous. It was the best turkey I've ever prepared myself. Many thanks. Have a great holiday season.

Yummly User 3 years ago
sooo good! was my very 1st turkey, i have an electric oven, i ended up basting every 20 mins before i took the cheese cloth off took me longer than expected to cooo tho. started it at 1 finished about 7 mt turkey was stuffed and 14.30 lbs

Yummly User 3 years ago
Took way longer than anticipated - but very moist. Forgot to take the cloth off 30 min before the end, and then thought to broil it to get the brown color.... Don’t do that! Burned the perfect skin on top in under a minute after working on it for 5 hours. Probably would be better with a tad more salt/butter, and to use a Chardonnay for wine.

Yummly User 4 years ago
Super moist and flavorful. We'll be making our turkeys this way from now on.

Yummly User 4 years ago
Perfectu moist and delicious. Thanks!

Yummly User 4 years ago
This is my second year making this Turkey and I don't need any other recepie (other than a good brine!) it always comes out incredibly moist and everyone lives it.

Yummly User 4 years ago
Everyone really liked it. I wanted to do something different this year. I usually like a fried turkey. And i have done the brined turkey which is a huge pain. I will do this recipe again. Thank you.

Yummly User 4 years ago
Definitely would make it again

Yummly User 4 years ago
I’ve used this recipe for several thanksgivings. I used to be a huge fan of fried turkey because it kept the meat super moist. However, this recipe is fantastic. The cheesecloth keeps in all of the moisture. Best recipe.

Yummly User 4 years ago
Turned out great. This is my second go at Thanksgiving dinner and this worked out like gangbusters! Everyone loved the turkey and went on about how moist it was.

Yummly User 5 years ago
Delicious! The best turkey recipe!

Yummly User 5 years ago
Super good I’m going to bake this for Christmas

Yummly User 5 years ago
It was really moist. My family loved this recipe. I will be making it for Thanksgiving this year.

Yummly User 6 years ago
My family LOVED it. My mom is trying to figure out when I can make it again.

Yummly User 6 years ago
This is the best turkey ever!!! So moist and flavorful. I wouldn't even think about doing my turkey differently. If I could I would give it 10 stars. This is a must try.

Yummly User 7 years ago
Sorry for the late review , but I just want to make sure I put in this review. This was my first time making the Thanksgiving dinner. My mom usually makes it but she was gone on a trip. I was very nervous and scare that it wouldn't come out good. My family loved it and yes it's juicy with great flavor. I highly recommend this recipe. Thank you for this great recipe I will use it for next year.

Yummly User 8 years ago
ok... my wife and daughter could not believe I cooked this.... I almost did not get to taste it.... the slow cooking the wine, the butter, fresh herbs, I used turkey breast the first time now comes the whole turkey

Yummly User 8 years ago
The turkey was amazing. It had a good flavor and was very moist. I like the fact that the ingredients where minimal and easy to work with😄