Reviewed: Dec. 3, 2010

This really was easy, and totally delicious. I made it in a turkey bag and it came out golden without ever having to baste it. I got a tip from a church lady to put the turkey into the bag after it's cleaned, and before doing anything else because it keeps it from getting messy. I'm so glad I knew this because I don't think I could have gotten it into the bag once it was stuffed and the seasonings were on it. It also smelled AMAZING about halfway through cooking. I had a 12 pound turkey and it took 3.5 hours.

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Brittany

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Palmdale, California, USA

Living In: Elko, Nevada, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2010

This was the first turkey i've ever attempted. I read the reviews and decided on this recipe. I'm so glad I did. The turkey was delicious and absolutely one of the best turkeys i've ever had if not the best! My husband was very impressed with it and said he can honestly say that this was the best turkey he's ever tasted. The turkey was very tender and seasoned perfectly. It really did just fall off the bone after attempting to carve. It was juicy and perfect. I used my hands to rub the turkey down instead of brushing it. I also rubbed all under the skin as much as possible and then drizzled extra olive oil all over the top before baking.(I seasoned the night before and then just added water and put in the oven the next morning) I actually cooked mine @275 degrees for about 5 hrs. I also had to turn the broil on for a few minutes at the end to achieve a nice brown skinned turkey. Will definitely use this recipe over and over again. Can't wait to roast a chicken with the same recipe.

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khill

Reviewed: Nov. 29, 2010

I made the perfect turkey thanks to this recipe!!!!

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Cooking Deighvah

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Huntersville, North Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2010

first time making a turkey. THIS WAS AMAZING. I used half butter and half olive oil and made sure to rub some of it under the skin. I recieved complements all around and plan on making this again

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Little21207

Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2010

Because Hubby doesn't eat skin, I put some of the olive oil/herb mixture between the skin and meat. It was SO moist and flavorful!!!! I did remove the cover with 1 hour left to assist browning. Everybody raved about how excellent this came out!

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Ingrid Alma

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: San Diego, California, USA

Living In: La Pine, Oregon, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2010

This recipe calls for 3 to 3 1/2 hours. I cooked it for 4 and it was still bloody. It took close to 7 1/2 hours for it to completely be done. It was very, very dry. We pretty much had the choice between bloody or the driest we've ever had. I really wanted it to be good, but it just wasn't.

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MichaelSims

Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2010

Excellent turkey!!! I used this recipe on Thanksgiving day and I was definitely glad I did. It made my whole apartment smell really good and it tasted really good when it was done. I will surely use this recipe next year!

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SwungChris

Reviewed: Nov. 27, 2010

This was an easy recipe and turn out to be the best tasting turkey I have ever made. A must try...

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velma

Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2010

can't go wrong with this one! thanks lisa =)

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I'm nuts too...

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Carol Stream, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 25, 2010

Wonderful recipe for newlyweds! I cooked this for my first thanksgiving and it turned out fantastic, all the herbs and spices taste great together! Will definitely keep this recipe and use again!

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