Garlic and Herb Roasted Turkey

Name: Garlic and Herb Roasted Turkey
Prep time: 4 h 30 min
Cook time: 4 h 30 min
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Yield: 14
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps all-purpose flour; 2 Tbsps minced fresh basil; 59 milliliters minced fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon each minced fresh rosemary, tarragon and thyme; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 medium lemon, cut into wedges; 0 teaspoons each lemon-pepper seasoning, cayenne pepper, chili powder and paprika; 1 medium orange, cut into wedges; 2 Tbsps minced fresh oregano; 0 teaspoons salt; 6 kgs turkey

Need a dairy free main course? Garlic and Herb Roasted Turkey could be an excellent recipe to try. This recipe covers 31% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 14 servings with 469 calories, 70g of protein, and 18g of fat each. It will be a hit at your Thanksgiving event. Head to the store and pick up rosemary, oregano, turkey, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the fresh rosemary you could follow this main course with the Vanilla Yogurt with Grape and Blueberry Compote with Honey and Fresh Rosemary: An Easy Breakfast or Dessert as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Instructions

Pat turkey dry.

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Whole Turkey

Combine the seasonings and garlic; rub over the outside and inside of turkey.

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Dry Seasoning Rub

Garlic

Whole Turkey

Place lemon and orange wedges in cavity.

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Orange

Lemon

Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan.

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Roasting Pan

Bake at 325° for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with pan drippings. Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.

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Whole Turkey

Meat

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Kitchen Thermometer

Oven

Aluminum Foil

Frying Pan

Remove turkey to a serving platter; Cover and let stand for 20 minutes before carving.

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Whole Turkey

Pour pan drippings and loosened brown bits into a measuring cup. Skim fat, reserving 2 tablespoons.

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Measuring Cup

Frying Pan

Add enough water to measure 2 cups. In a small saucepan, combine flour and fat until smooth. Gradually stir in drippings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

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All Purpose Flour