Garlic Butter Basted Turkey Recipe
This garlic butter basted turkey made in a pressure cooker is packed with roasted garlic, fresh herbs, and citrus zest, creating a juicy, flavorful main dish that’s both simple and show-stopping.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Medium-sized
- 1 Pressure cooker
- 1 Food processor optional
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 8 oz Unsalted butter softened
- 1 head Garlic peeled and roasted
- 0.5 oz Fresh thyme chopped
- 0.5 oz Fresh rosemary chopped
- 1 cup Parsley loosely packed and finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Orange or lemon zest optional, for a citrus kick
- Sea salt and fresh pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and roast garlic head for about 30 minutes until soft and caramelized.
- Peel garlic cloves if not already done, then mash roasted cloves in a bowl.
- Mix softened butter, herbs, zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl or pulse together in food processor.
- Combine mashed garlic with herb butter until well blended.
- Rub or brush garlic herb butter under and over turkey skin generously.
- Add broth or water to bottom of pressure cooker for correct liquid depth.
- Seal and cook turkey in pressure cooker using natural pressure release after cooking.
Notes
Store leftover baste-covered turkey in the fridge or freezer for quick meals throughout the week. Reheat gently to retain moisture.