Irresistible Miso-Butter Glazed Turkey
A juicy, flavorful turkey with a stunning miso-butter glaze, perfect for elevating your holiday feast with a fusion of Japanese and Western flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–14 lbs turkey, thawed if frozen
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 6 tablespoons white miso paste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Place oven rack in the lower third position.
- Remove giblets and pat the turkey dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper inside and out.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter, miso paste, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Using a brush or your hands, rub the miso-butter glaze all over the turkey, including under the skin for maximum flavor.
- Tie the legs together with cooking twine and tuck the wing tips under the body to prevent burning.
- Place the turkey in the roasting pan breast-side up. Roast for approximately 3-3.5 hours, basting with olive oil every 30 minutes.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the thickest part of the breast reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.
Notes
If the glaze starts to brown too quickly, tent the turkey with aluminum foil to prevent burning while cooking through. For a gluten-free option, swap soy sauce for tamari.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of turkey
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 40
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