Honey Butter Tallow Turkey

Juicy, golden turkey coated in honey tallow butter and served with homemade gravy.

By @daves_fire_foods

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Cook time: 240 minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup beef tallow
• 4 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp honey
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 whole turkey
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• 2 tbsp salt
• 2 tbsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp onion powder
• 2 tbsp chili powder
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• 3 tbsp turkey pan drippings
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 3 sage leaves
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups chicken or turkey stock
• 0.5 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
• 0 salt
• 0 pepper
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• 0 homemade gravy

Instructions

1. Combine softened beef tallow, butter, honey, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, and chopped thyme until smooth to make the honey tallow butter.
2. Pat the whole turkey dry, then rub the honey tallow butter generously over and under the skin.
3. Mix the salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder, then coat the turkey evenly with the mixture.
4. Cook the turkey at 400°F for 45 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F. Baste every 45 minutes until the thickest part of the breast and thigh reaches 165°F. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
5. Let the turkey rest for 30–45 minutes before carving.
6. Add 3 tbsp of turkey pan drippings to a saucepan and sauté the diced onion for 5–7 minutes.
7. Add minced garlic, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, and sage leaves to the saucepan. Stir in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes.
8. Gradually whisk in chicken or turkey stock until the gravy is smooth and thickened.
9. Add Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar or lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Strain the gravy if desired.
10. Carve the turkey and serve with the homemade gravy.