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Ultimate Herb-Roasted Turkey: Mouthwatering Recipe

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
16

Ingredients

  • 1(12 pound)whole turkey, neck and giblets removed

  • ¾cupolive oil

  • 2tablespoonsgarlic powder

  • 2teaspoonsdried basil

  • 1teaspoonground sage

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • ½teaspoonblack pepper

Cooking Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Clean turkey and pat dry with paper towels. Place in a roasting pan with a lid.

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  3. Combine olive oil, garlic powder, basil, sage, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Use a basting brush to apply the herb mixture all over the outside of the uncooked turkey. Pour 2 cups water into the bottom of the roasting pan.

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  4. Cover the pan and roast in the preheated oven until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh measures 180 degrees F (82 degrees C) with an instant-read thermometer, 3 to 3 1/2 hours.

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  5. Remove turkey from the oven, and allow to stand for about 30 minutes before carving.

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  6. Serve hot and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe16
Calories597
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
34g 		43%
Saturated Fat
8g 		42%
Cholesterol
198mg 		66%
Sodium
311mg 		14%
Total Carbohydrate
1g 		0%
Dietary Fiber
0g 		1%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
68g 		136%
Vitamin C
0mg 		0%
Calcium
70mg 		5%
Iron
5mg 		25%
Potassium
696mg 		15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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