Easy Herb-Roasted Turkey

Easy Herb-Roasted Turkey

by Elijah Scott 1 year ago
4.7 (10)
3 hours
596.8 kcal
0.9 g carbs
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Description

This is an easy and delicious recipe for a turkey that is perfectly browned on the outside while being both tender and juicy on the inside!

Ingredients
  • 1 (12 pound) whole turkey
  • ¾ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon ground sage
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups water
Directions
  1. 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Clean turkey (discard giblets and organs), and place in a roasting pan with a lid.
  2. 2. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, dried basil, ground sage, salt, and black pepper. Using a basting brush, apply the mixture to the outside of the uncooked turkey. Pour water into the bottom of the roasting pan, and cover.
  3. 3. Bake for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh measures 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove bird from oven, and allow to stand for about 30 minutes before carving.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 1 (12 pound) turkey
calories: 596.8 kcal
carbohydrates: 0.9 g
protein: 68.2 g
saturated fat: 8.3 g
cholesterol: 198.3 mg
sodium: 311.3 mg
fiber: 0.2 g
sugar: 0.3 g