Maple Butter Glazed Turkey: The Juicy Thanksgiving Star
Enjoy a deliciously juicy Thanksgiving Turkey with Maple Butter Glaze that will be the star of your holiday feast.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 12-14 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 turkey (12-14 pounds)
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, combine maple syrup and butter over medium heat until melted.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Rub the mixture generously all over the turkey.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and cook for approximately 2-3 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Baste the turkey every 30 minutes with the pan juices.
- Let the turkey rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- Make sure to properly thaw your turkey before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg