Garlic Herb Mayonnaise Roasted Turkey has a crispy skin, super moist and flavorful turkey meat, and the best gravy you’ve ever had!
Last, but certainly not least, for Thanksgiving week, is the TURKEY!! I’m not sure why people get so worked up about cooking turkeys. Maybe it’s luck or that I’m just particularly good at following directions, but I’ve always had really good luck with the turkeys I’ve made. And after hosting a handful of Thanksgivings and even more Friendsgivings, I’ve made my share.
Here’s another thing I don’t get. Why have I heard of moms and grandmas getting up in the middle of the night to put the turkey in the oven? Are people eating Thanksgiving dinner at 8 a.m.? And yeah, while cooking time can vary a little bit depending on the size of the bird, don’t we all own meat thermometers by now? I mean, it is the 21st century.
So today, I’m making the turkey making process EASY. Simple. No-fuss. We can get behind that, right?
But first, we have some important business to talk about. The Minnesota Turkey Growers Association is actually sponsoring this post and since working with them I’ve learned some really fun facts about turkeys. Such as, did you know that Minnesota is the #1 turkey farming state in the country? There are 450 family turkey farms in Minnesota that raise 46 MILLION turkeys each year. That’s just crazy to me. P.s. you can learn about some of the farmers here.
Another thing, Minnesota turkey farmers all have barns for their turkeys and they are free-roaming and never in cages. Hooray for that!
Now some tips for having the perfect Thanksgiving turkey from your Minnesota turkey farmers!
Helpful tips, right?! Okay, now onto this absolutely delicious turkey recipe. I’ve made this turkey recipe in some shape four times and every time I swear it gets better. I mean, how could a turkey that is lathered in mayonnaise, herbs, and garlic ever be bad? Oh and there’s a stick of butter that gets stuck inside. It’s Thanksgiving so, why not?
The first time we made this, I followed this recipe from She Wears Many Hats exactly. This Garlic Herb Mayonnaise Roasted Turkey recipe is similar, but I’ve changed a few things up. I modified the herbs, added garlic (never a bad idea!), added some lemon zest, and added an apple in the cavity of the turkey along with the onion.
So what makes this turkey so amazing? The skin is incredible. Crispy and juicy. The meat is SUPER tender and flavorful. And the gravy? Holy moly it’s the best gravy ever.
AND this Garlic Herb Mayonnaise Roasted Turkey recipe is really very simple! There’s no brining or basting. Just lather the turkey in mayo, and follow the baking directions. You’ll be well on your way to your best Thanksgiving turkey ever!
This post was sponsored by the Minnesota Turkey Association but all opinions are my own!
P.S. I ‘ve got another great turkey recipe if you are interested – Sage Butter Roasted Turkey.
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The turkey skin looks perfectly brown and crispy! Love how simple this is to prepare!
Had to rate and comment on this one! Made it for Thanksgiving yesterday and it was perfect across the board! The skin was so crispy and tasty (as advertised) and the meat was tender and delicious! But the real surprise for me was how easy and awesome the gravy was! I always get stressed at gravy time but followed your directions exactly and it came out with excellent flavor and perfect consistency – no lumps. I think combining the water and flour in the mason jar instead of making a roux was a game changer. ???? Found my forever turkey recipe!
This recipe is fool proof. The skin turns out perfect and browns evenly and the meat is so tender and juicy. Will never make another turkey recipe (until G&C tells us she’s found one better). Make this!
So good, and so easy! The meat was so flavorful and juicy. Perfect recipe from start to finish! Thanks for making our Thanksgiving a success!
So happy to hear this!
This recipe is the best. I roasted a 24 pound Turkey and it turned out perfect. Everyone loved it. I received so many compliments! Will be my go to from now on. Thanks
Love hearing this, Toni! It’s our favorite!