Sage and Garlic Roast Turkey

Sage and Garlic Roast Turkey
Sage and Garlic Roast Turkey requires approximately 5 hours from start to finish. This recipe serves 12. This main course has 472 calories, 70g of protein, and 20g of fat per serving. It is perfect for Thanksgiving. If you have water, turkey, sage leaves, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. 1 person found this recipe to be delicious and satisfying. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet.

Instructions

1
Heat oven to 325°F. Fasten neck skin to back of turkey with skewer. Fold wings across back of turkey so tips are touching. In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients except water, fresh sage and apples.
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2
On rack in shallow roasting pan, place turkey, breast side up.
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3
Brush with butter mixture. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of inside thigh and does not touch bone.
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4
Add water to roasting pan.
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5
Cover turkey loosely with foil or roaster cover; roast 3 hours. Uncover; roast 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes longer. Turkey is done when thermometer reads 165°F and drumsticks move easily when lifted or twisted.
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6
Place turkey on warm platter; cover with foil to keep warm.
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7
Let stand 15 minutes for easiest carving.
8
Garnish with sage and apples.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In5 hrs
Servings12
Health Score31
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