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Tom Colicchio's Herb-Butter Turkey

This herb-butter turkey is a masterclass in achieving succulent meat and crisp, golden skin. By using a fragrant compound butter infused with fresh thyme, tarragon, rosemary, and sage, the bird is basted from both inside and out. The inclusion of a deeply flavoured gravy base, prepared with roasted turkey wings and aromatics, ensures every slice is served with a sauce that is rich, savoury, and perfectly balanced.

A classic choice for a festive centrepiece or a traditional Sunday roast, this recipe focuses on building layers of flavour through careful basting and slow-simmered stocks. Serving this homemade turkey alongside seasonal root vegetables and fluffy roast potatoes makes for a truly comforting meal. The methodical approach to the gravy ensures a professional finish that will impress your guests while keeping the turkey moist and tender.

Ingredients for Tom Colicchio's Herb-Butter Turkey

  • 2 cucharadas (1/4 de barra) de mantequilla sin sal

  • 900g turkey necks and/or wings

  • 250g diced onions

  • 130g de zanahorias peladas y cortadas en cubos

  • 130g diced celery

  • Caldo de pollo con bajo contenido de sal de 1450 ml (o más)

  • 240ml (2 sticks) butter, room temperature, divided

  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme plus 15 fresh thyme sprigs

  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon plus 5 large fresh tarragon sprigs

  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary plus 5 fresh rosemary sprigs

  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh sage plus 5 fresh sage sprigs

  • 1 14- to 7.3kg turkey

  • 950ml low-salt chicken broth, divided

  • 60ml de harina común

How to make Tom Colicchio's Herb-Butter Turkey

Melt butter in heavy large deep skillet over high heat. Add turkey necks and/or wings and sauté until deep brown, about 15 minutes. Add onions, carrots, and celery and sauté until vegetables are deep brown, about 15 minutes. Add 1450ml chicken broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Pour gravy base through strainer set over 4-cup measuring cup, pressing on solids to extract liquid. If necessary, add enough chicken broth to gravy base to measure 950ml . (Gravy base can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cool slightly. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm before using.)

Mix 1/2 cup butter and all minced herbs in small bowl; season herb butter with salt and pepper. Transfer 2 generous tablespoons to another small bowl and reserve for gravy; let stand at room temperature.

Set rack at lowest position in oven and preheat to 218°C. Rinse turkey inside and out; pat dry. Starting at neck end, slide hand between skin and breast meat to loosen skin. Rub 60ml herb butter over breast meat under skin. Place turkey on rack set in large roasting pan. Sprinkle main cavity generously with salt and pepper. Place 60ml plain butter and all fresh herb sprigs in main cavity. Tuck wing tips under. Tie legs together loosely. Rub remaining herb butter over outside of turkey. Sprinkle turkey generously with salt and pepper.

Place turkey in oven and roast 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 177°C. Roast turkey 30 minutes; pour 240ml broth over and add 1 tablespoon plain butter to roasting pan. Roast turkey 30 minutes; baste with pan juices, then pour 240ml broth over and add 1 tablespoon butter to pan. Cover turkey loosely with foil. Roast turkey until thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 79°C, basting with pan juices and adding 240ml broth and 1 tablespoon butter to pan every 45 minutes, about 1 hour 45 minutes longer. Transfer turkey to platter; let stand 30 minutes (internal temperature will rise 5 to 10 degrees).

Strain pan juices into bowl; whisk in gravy base. Melt reserved 2 tablespoons herb butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat; add flour and whisk constantly until roux is golden brown, about 6 minutes. Gradually add pan juice-gravy base mixture; increase heat and whisk constantly until gravy thickens, boils, and is smooth. Reduce heat to medium; boil gently until gravy is reduced to 1075ml , whisking often, about 10 minutes. Season gravy with salt and pepper.

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