Ingredients
- 1 whole turkey 20–22 lb
- ½ tsp salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tsp dried lavender
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary
- ¾ cup honey
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup dry white wine
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 450°F and set the oven rack to the lowest shelf. Transfer the turkey to the oven for 30 minutes.
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Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine lavender, fresh herbs, honey, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and white wine. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
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Simmer 2-3 minutes then remove from heat.
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Pour ¼ of the lavender mixture over the turkey. Add 2 cups of water to the bottom of the roasting pan. Reduce the oven to 350°F and transfer the turkey back into the oven.
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Continue cooking, basting every 40 minutes with additional lavender mixture until it reaches an internal temperature of 170°F.
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Add an additional 1-2 cups of water to the bottom of the roasting pan halfway through cooking.
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Remove the turkey from the oven and tent the turkey loosely with foil. Allow to rest for 20-30 minutes.
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Carve the turkey and serve. Enjoy!
Tips & Tricks
Allow 30 minutes for resting the turkey after cooking.
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 76gFat: 9gSodium: 793mg

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