Description
This Halal Roast Turkey with Stuffing is a juicy, golden bird seasoned with fragrant herbs and spices, paired with a savory, halal-friendly bread stuffing. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Eid, or any celebration, this recipe is both festive and full of comforting flavor.
Ingredients
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- For the Turkey:
- 1 whole halal-certified turkey (12–14 lbs), thawed
- 1/2 cup butter or olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 onion, quartered
- 1 lemon, halved
- Fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, parsley) for cavity
- For the Stuffing:
- 6 cups cubed day-old bread (white or whole grain)
- 1/4 cup olive oil or melted butter
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable or halal chicken broth
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, cranberries, or cooked halal sausage
Instructions
- Prep the Turkey:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Pat turkey dry. Mix butter/oil with garlic, herbs, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub mixture under and over the skin. Stuff the cavity with onion, lemon, and herbs.
- Make the Stuffing:
- In a pan, sauté onion, celery, and garlic in oil/butter until softened. Add spices and mix in bread cubes. Pour in broth gradually, tossing until moist but not soggy. Stir in optional add-ins.
- Roast the Turkey:
- Place turkey on a rack in a roasting pan. Loosely stuff the cavity if desired (or bake stuffing separately at 350°F for 30–35 mins). Cover loosely with foil.
- Cooking Time:
- Roast for 15 minutes per pound, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F in the thickest part of the thigh. Baste occasionally. Remove foil in last 30–45 minutes for browning.
- Rest & Serve:
- Let turkey rest 20–30 minutes before carving. Serve with stuffing, gravy, and your favorite sides.
Notes
- Be sure the turkey is halal-certified.
- For safety and even cooking, bake stuffing separately if preferred.
- Great served with cranberry sauce, roasted veggies, and mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
