CITRUS-ROSEMARY RUBBED TURKEY

Citrus-Rosemary Rubbed Turkey image

While recovering from hip surgery, I wrote my family for some of their favorite recipes to compile into a cookbook. This seasoned turkey is timeless. -Della Stamp, Long Beach, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h

Yield 13-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
1-1/2 teaspoons grated fresh or dried orange zest
1-1/2 teaspoons grated fresh or dried lemon zest
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 turkey (13 to 15 pounds)

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Place turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting pan; pat dry. Brush with oil; rub rosemary mixture over turkey. , Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2-3/4 to 3-1/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with pan drippings. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.) Cover and let stand for 20 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493 calories, Fat 25g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 212mg cholesterol, Sodium 307mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 63g protein.