GARLIC AND HERB ROASTED TURKEY

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Our recipe specialists use an easy herb rub to turn out a tender, tasty turkey with beautiful golden skin. Lemon adds a pleasant flavor to the gravy. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h30m

Yield 14 servings (2 cups gravy).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon each minced fresh rosemary, tarragon and thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon each lemon-pepper seasoning, cayenne pepper, chili powder and paprika
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium lemon, cut into wedges
1 medium orange, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

Pat turkey dry. Combine the seasonings and garlic; rub over the outside and inside of turkey. Place lemon and orange wedges in cavity. Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan., Bake at 325° for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until a thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with pan drippings. Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly. Remove turkey to a serving platter; Cover and let stand for 20 minutes before carving., Pour pan drippings and loosened brown bits into a measuring cup. Skim fat, reserving 2 tablespoons. Add enough water to measure 2 cups. In a small saucepan, combine flour and fat until smooth. Gradually stir in drippings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541 calories, Fat 24g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 245mg cholesterol, Sodium 225mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 73g protein.