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Rosemary Roasted Turkey

SUBMITTED BY: Star Pooley PHOTO BY: Kim

"This recipe makes your turkey moist and full of flavor. You can also use this recipe for Cornish game hens, chicken breasts or roasting chicken. Select a turkey sized according to the amount of people you will be serving."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 400 stars. This recipe average a 4.8 star rating.
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PREP TIME  25 Min
COOK TIME  4 Hrs
READY IN  4 Hrs 45 Min
Original recipe yield 1 (12 pound) turkey

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • salt to taste
  • 1 (12 pound) whole turkey

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, basil, Italian seasoning, black pepper and salt. Set aside.
  3. Wash the turkey inside and out; pat dry. Remove any large fat deposits. Loosen the skin from the breast. This is done by slowly working your fingers between the breast and the skin. Work it loose to the end of the drumstick, being careful not to tear the skin.
  4. Using your hand, spread a generous amount of the rosemary mixture under the breast skin and down the thigh and leg. Rub the remainder of the rosemary mixture over the outside of the breast. Use toothpicks to seal skin over any exposed breast meat.
  5. Place the turkey on a rack in a roasting pan. Add about 1/4 inch of water to the bottom of the pan. Roast in the preheated oven 3 to 4 hours, or until the internal temperature of the bird reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2004 by IMANKAY
This was the best turkey i had ever made. I added fresh italian seasoning that it asked for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2002 by GINNYG
I used this recipe for chicken for a family get-together. It was a hit! I am going to use... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by CSANDST1
I thought this was average at best. I made this w/a whole chicken. I think the water is what... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by Rebslo
Very tasty! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2003 by TRIVERT
This rub recipe is wonderful, and it made excellent gravy. In preperation I used a brine that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2006 by KOALAGIRL
I'm embarrassed to admit this, but last night was the first time I ever cooked a turkey. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2005 by ROYSAPER
It was definitely a weird experience putting the spices between the skin and body of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2004 by WHIRLLYBIRD
The family really enjoyed this recipe - even the picky eaters claimed this was the best turkey... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2003 by LINDA MCLEAN
There's nothing a dead turkey likes better than a nice warm bath and a good oil massage. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2002 by ALE