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Mayonnaise Roasted Turkey Recipe

This mayonnaise roasted turkey comes out so juicy with perfectly crispy skin every time. The secret is in the seasoned mayonnaise rub!
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Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16
Author: Krista Teigen

Equipment

  • Roasting Pan

Ingredients

  • 16 pound whole turkey
  • 10 cloves garlic divided
  • 1 bunch fresh rosemary
  • 1 bunch fresh thyme
  • 1 bunch fresh sage leaves
  • 1½ cups mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 small onions sliced into quarters
  • 2 lemons sliced into wedges
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth

Instructions

  • Remove the turkey from the refrigerator 1 hour before roasting and preheat the oven to 325°F.
    16 pound whole turkey
  • Mince 4 cloves of garlic, and chop up the leaves from 3-4 sprigs of rosemary, thyme, and sage. Combine the garlic and herbs with the mayonnaise, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and pepper.
    10 cloves garlic, 1 bunch fresh rosemary, 1 bunch fresh thyme, 1 bunch fresh sage leaves, 1½ cups mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon ground paprika, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    seasoned mayonnaise in a bowl with a spoon.
  • Remove the neck and giblets. Pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
  • Tuck the wings under the turkey. Then, season the cavity of the turkey with salt and pepper. Fill the cavity with the quartered onions, lemon wedges, the remaining 6 cloves of garlic, and fresh herbs.
    3 small onions, 2 lemons
    closeup of a turkey cavity stuffed with lemon slices, herbs, onions, and garlic cloves.
  • Rub the mayonnaise all over the turkey, including under the skin of the breasts.
    a raw whole turkey rubbed with mayonnaise.
  • Pour the chicken broth into the roasting pan. Add any remaining onions, lemon wedges, garlic cloves, and herbs to the pan.
    3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • Place the turkey, breast side up, on a rack in the roasting pan. Place the turkey in the oven and roast for 15 minutes per pound. I roasted mine for a total of 4 hours.
    a raw whole turkey rubbed with mayonnaise in a roasting pan.
  • Check the turkey a couple of times throughout cooking. If the skin is becoming too brown, loosely cover the turkey with tin foil. Check the temperature at the meatiest part of the thigh or breast to ensure it has reached 165°F.
    mayonnaise roasted turkey in a roasting pan.
  • Loosely cover the turkey with foil and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.

Notes

Storage: Store mayonnaise roasted turkey in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pound | Calories: 616kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 71g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 241mg | Sodium: 799mg | Potassium: 809mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 231IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 3mg