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Roasted Cajun Turkey Recipe

Savory Roasted Cajun Turkey Recipe for a Flavorful Feast

This Roasted Cajun Turkey Recipe elevates your holiday feast with juicy meat and flavorful Cajun butter, ensuring a memorable dinner.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 6 hours
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Turkey
  • 1 whole Turkey Fresh for juiciest results
For the Aromatics
  • 2 medium Yellow Onions Chop half for cavity, half for roasting pan
  • 2 medium Carrots Add sweetness
  • 2 whole Lemons For brightness and acidity
  • 3 stalks Celery Add depth to flavor
For the Liquid Base
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth or Turkey Stock Low-sodium preferred
  • 1 cup White Cooking Wine Dry white wine like Chardonnay
For the Cajun Compound Butter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Rosemary Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Oregano Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Thyme Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Sage Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning Adjust for spice level
  • 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika Optional for bolder flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice For flavor integration
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Kosher preferred

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Meat injector
  • Roasting pan
  • Cooking twine
  • Cooking rack
  • Cheesecloth

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Dry brine the turkey overnight with kosher salt.
  2. Prepare Cajun compound butter by mixing ingredients until well combined.
  3. Apply compound butter under the turkey skin and all over the surface.
  4. Stuff turkey cavity with chopped onions, carrots, lemons, and celery.
  5. Set up roasting pan with remaining vegetables and liquid base.
  6. Roast turkey at 400°F for 45 minutes, then reduce to 325°F.
  7. Inject turkey with melted compound butter and cover with cheesecloth.
  8. Baste turkey every 45 minutes after first hour.
  9. Finish roasting until internal temperature reaches 165°F, then rest before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ouncesCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 450mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow turkey to rest for at least one hour after roasting to ensure juiciness.

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