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Chimichurri Butter Roasted Turkey

Chimichurri Butter Roasted Turkey

Erica Dinho
5 from 12 votes
Course Main dish
Cuisine Colombian
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
 

  • 1 14-16 pound turkey
  • 3 cups of chicken broth
  • 2 sticks 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup firmly packed fresh parsley
  • 5 scallions
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 3 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Remove the turkey from the fridge one hour before roasting. Remove the giblets and neck. Rinse the turkey, pat dry and allow to come to room temperature.
  • To make the chimichurri butter, place the parsley, scallions, garlic, and oregano in the food processor. Pulse until finely chopped, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
  • Add the butter and the vinegar, mix well to combine, making sure the butter is smooth and the herbs evenly mixed throughout, place in a bowl and add the red pepper flakes and olive oil. Mix well and set aside. Rub the chimichurri butter all over the turkey.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Position a rack in the lower third of the oven. Place the turkey in a large roasting pan. Pour 3 cups of chicken broth into the bottom of the roasting pan. Place the turkey in the oven and turn down the heat to 350°F. Cook for about 3 hours (until the turkey registers 160 F. on a meat thermometer), baste the turkey with the drippings about 4 times throughout cooking.
  • Remove the turkey from the oven, transfer the turkey to a baking sheet or platter, tent loosely with foil and let rest for about 30 minutes before slicing.
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