Easy Herb-Roasted Turkey
Servings
16
servingsPrep time
45
minutesCooking time
3
hours30
minutesTotal time
4
hours15
minutesTry this delicious recipe for a turkey that is perfectly browned on the outside while being both tender and juicy on the inside!
Ingredients
1 (12 pound) whole turkey
¾ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon ground sage
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups water
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Clean turkey (discard giblets and organs), and place in a roasting pan with a lid. - 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.
- 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.
