“Blue Bird” Herb Mayo Roasted Turkey
Using this lemony Herb Mayo as a seasoning rub essentially creates a self-basting turkey. Mayonnaise, unlike butter or oil, stays put on the turkey during roasting, resulting in a perfectly baked turkey that’s tender on the inside and crispy and flavorful on the outside. Set aside time to brine the turkey ahead of meal day.
Source: Reily Products
Ingredients
- Brine
- gallon water, room temperature
- coarse salt
- granulated sugar
- lemon, cut into quarters
- sprigs fresh rosemary
- large sprigs fresh thyme
- sprigs fresh sage
- sprigs oregano
- tablespoon black peppercorns
- teaspoon mustard seeds
- teaspoon coriander seeds
- gallon water, iced
- Herb Mayo
- Blue Plate® Mayonnaise
- tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
- tablespoons lemon juice
- tablespoon lemon zest
- tablespoon fresh sage leaves, chopped
- teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- teaspoons parsley leaves, chopped
- teaspoon ground black pepper
- Turkey
- turkey, 10 to 12 pounds, fresh or defrosted
- onion, peeled and halved
- carrot, peeled and halved
- celery stick, halved
- bunch fresh thyme