GARLIC ROSEMARY TURKEY

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The house smells so good while this turkey is cooking that my family can hardly wait to eat! The garlic, herbs and lemon are so simple, but they're all you really need for this turkey to shine. -Cathy Dobbins, Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 turkey (10 to 12 pounds)
6 to 8 garlic cloves, peeled
2 large lemons, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon rubbed sage

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Cut six to eight small slits in turkey skin; insert garlic under the skin. Squeeze two lemon halves inside the turkey; squeeze remaining halves over outside of turkey. Place lemons in the cavity., Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up. Brush with oil; sprinkle with rosemary and sage. Roast 1 hour., Cover turkey with foil; roast 2 to 2-1/2 hours longer or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°. Baste occasionally with pan drippings., Remove turkey from oven. Let stand 20 minutes before carving. If desired, skim fat and thicken pan drippings for gravy. Serve with turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 171mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 66g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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