Gluten-Free Roast Turkey

A golden roast turkey with crisp skin and juicy meat, made entirely with gluten-free ingredients. A dry brine the night before does most of the work, so Thanksgiving day itself stays calm.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 210 min Total: 1785 min Serves: 10

At a glance: This medium dinner recipe yields 10 servings in about 29h 45m (30 min prep, 210 min cook). It uses 9 ingredients — including whole turkey, kosher salt, coarsely ground black pepper — and walks through 5 steps. Updated October 25, 2026. Browse more dinner recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Roast Turkey: When preparing this dinner recipe, whole turkeys can be pre-basted with a flavoring solution, and some include a gravy packet, so check the label and set any packet aside. Carve on a cutting board that hasn't held regular stuffing or bread, and use chicken broth labeled gluten-free in the pan.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Roast Turkey: This recipe was developed with gluten-free ingredients and no gluten-containing grains. Check every label yourself, and use gluten-free products where the recipe calls for them.

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Ingredients

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1 whole turkey (12-14 lb), thawed
3 tbsp kosher salt
1 tbsp coarsely ground black pepper
1 yellow onion, quartered
1 lemon, halved
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
6 sprigs fresh thyme
4 tbsp olive oil
2 cups gluten-free chicken broth Shop

Instructions

1 The night before: remove the giblets and neck from the turkey and pat the bird completely dry with paper towels, inside and out. Rub the kosher salt and black pepper all over the turkey, including under the skin of the breast where you can reach. Set the turkey on a rack over a rimmed baking sheet and refrigerate uncovered for 12 to 24 hours. The dry brine seasons the meat deeply and dries the skin for better browning.
2 Take the turkey out of the refrigerator about 1 hour before roasting so it loses its chill. Preheat the oven to 425F (220C).
3 Stuff the cavity loosely with the quartered onion, halved lemon, rosemary, and thyme. Rub the olive oil all over the skin. Pour the gluten-free chicken broth into the bottom of a large roasting pan and set the turkey on a rack in the pan, breast side up.
4 Roast at 425F for 30 minutes to start the browning, then reduce the heat to 325F (165C) without opening the door more than necessary. Continue roasting until a thermometer in the thickest part of the thigh reads 165F (74C), about 2 1/2 to 3 hours more for a 12-14 lb bird. If the breast browns too fast, tent it loosely with foil.
5 Transfer the turkey to a cutting board and tent loosely with foil. Rest 30 to 45 minutes before carving - the juices redistribute and the meat stays moist. Pour every drop of pan drippings into a fat separator or bowl; they are liquid gold for gluten-free gravy.

Nutrition (per serving)

320

Calories

45g

Protein

Carbs

12g

Fat

Fiber

480mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

A dry brine beats a wet brine for crisp skin, and you skip the giant bucket of salted water.
Start checking the thigh temperature about 30 minutes before you expect it done - carryover cooking adds a few degrees while it rests.
Save every drop of pan drippings for gluten-free gravy; strain out the solids first.

Common questions

How long does Gluten-Free Roast Turkey take?

Gluten-Free Roast Turkey takes about 29 hours 45 minutes, including resting time: 30 minutes to prep and 210 minutes to cook, for 10 servings.

What should I check before making Gluten-Free Roast Turkey with celiac disease?

Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Roast Turkey?

Check whole turkey , thawed, kosher salt, coarsely ground black pepper before they go into Gluten-Free Roast Turkey. Whole turkeys can be pre-basted with a flavoring solution, and some include a gravy packet, so check the label and set any packet aside. Carve on a cutting board that hasn't held regular stuffing or bread, and use chicken broth labeled gluten-free in the pan.

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