Easy Herb Roasted Turkey

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"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!"
Easy Herb Roasted Turkey Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 342 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  3 Hrs 30 Min
READY IN  4 Hrs 15 Min
Original recipe yield 1 (12 pound) turkey

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (12 pound) whole turkey
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon ground sage
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups water

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc

DIRECTIONS

  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. 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. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 27, 2008 by LISAKP71 
This makes the yummiest, really moist and tender (as in falling off the bone, literally; if... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 26, 2003 by BELONGS2SIRW 
Okay, listen good and hard. This turkey recipe is the *BEST* turkey recipe on the planet.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 12, 2003 by Tanya 
This was so easy, no basting! And it was very moist. However, the skin did not brown under... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 10, 2007 by SHELLEYBELLE 
I've used this recipe for two years now - it is fabulous! The only things I changed were... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 26, 2008 by CLS1220 
My first time making turkey and everyone at the dinner party was amazed. Things like "the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 5, 2005 by FOOZALG 
Loved this! Silly me, I thought I needed to double the recipe because I was using a bigger... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 22, 2007 by DMSEE 
Wow! What a great turkey we had at my house today for Thanksgiving. This turkey (10lbs) was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 26, 2005 by Raquelita 
My first turkey and it came out wonderfully. Used 1/2 oil and butter, and used a can of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on may 30, 2006 by Holly H.S. 
Never have I made such an easy, mouthwatering turkey! Smelled awesome while it was baking. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 27, 2005 by TchrJrHi 
Made this for our own Thanksgiving dinner...and it was amazing. I did have to roast it a... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Easy Herb Roasted Turkey

Servings Per Recipe: 16

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 597

  • Total Fat: 33.7g
  • Cholesterol: 198mg
  • Sodium: 311mg
  • Total Carbs: 0.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.2g
  • Protein: 68.2g

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