Roast Turkey with Prosciutto-Hazelnut Crust

By golfrn9

Thanksgiving Favorite

Ingredients

• Prosciutto Butter:
• 1 1/2 c.(3 sticks)unsalted butter, room temperature
• 6 tbps chopped hazelnuts
• 1 1/2 tbsp Sherry wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
• 2 tsp crushed black peppercorns
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 9 zo thinkly sliced prosciutto, chopped
• 3 green onions, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Place butter in large bowl. Mix in hazelnuts, vinegar, thyme, crushed pepper, garlic, and salt. Mix in rposciutto and green onions.

Set aside 1/4 c. prosciutto butter for gravey if desired.

Spread 1 c. butter over turkey meat under skin. Spread 1 c. butter over outside of turkey.

Season inside of turkey as desired.