Slow Roasted Turkey with Garlic and Herbs
A deeply flavorful, fall-off-the-bone turkey dish slow roasted with whole garlic, shallots, and fresh herbs. Perfect for holidays or cozy dinners, with rich pan juices and crisp, golden skin.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 turkey legs or thighs (about 3 lbs total)
- 2 whole garlic bulbs, halved crosswise
- 4 shallots, peeled and halved
- 6–8 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 ½ cups water or broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Drizzle olive oil into the bottom of a Dutch oven or deep roasting dish.
- Add turkey pieces, garlic halves, shallots, and herbs. Season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange everything skin-side up and pour water or broth around (not over) the turkey.
- Cover with a lid or foil and roast for 2 to 2.5 hours, checking halfway to ensure some liquid remains.
- Uncover during the final 30 minutes to allow the skin to brown and crisp.
- Let rest in the juices for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with pan juices, garlic, and shallots.
Notes
- Baste with pan juices during final 30 minutes for added flavor and browning.
- Use a thermometer to ensure turkey reaches 165°F internally.
- Make ahead and reheat gently in the oven with foil to retain moisture.
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