Porchetta-Spiced Roast Turkey

A beautifully seasoned turkey with a porchetta-spiced butter, perfect for a juicy and flavorful Thanksgiving centerpiece.

By @conantnyc

Original recipe source

Cook time: 180 minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup softened butter
• 0 porchetta spices
• 1 whole turkey
• 0 porchetta-spiced butter
• 0 porchetta-spiced butter
• 0 salt
• 0 pepper
• 0 roasting rack
• 0 roasting pan
• 0 pan juices

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. In a bowl, combine softened butter with porchetta spices until well mixed.
3. Carefully separate the skin from the turkey breast and rub the porchetta-spiced butter under the skin, ensuring even coverage.
4. Rub any remaining porchetta-spiced butter over the outside of the turkey.
5. Season the turkey generously with salt and pepper.
6. Place the turkey on a roasting rack in a roasting pan.
7. Roast the turkey in the preheated oven, basting occasionally with the pan juices, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), about 2.5 to 3 hours.
8. Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.
9. Carve the turkey and serve with your favorite sides.