GREEK LEMON TURKEY

Greek Lemon Turkey image

Baking this bird in an oven bag keeps it moist and tender. Round out servings of meat and vegetables with the flavorful herb drippings.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h50m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 turkey (16 to 20 pounds)
6 garlic cloves, peeled and quartered
1/2 cup dried oregano
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 turkey-size oven roasting bag
5 large onions, quartered
6 large potatoes, cut into 2-inch cubes
5 medium carrots, quartered

Steps:

Make several deep slits in the turkey; insert a garlic slice into each slit. Combine the oregano, lemon juice, salt and pepper; rub over turkey. Place flour in oven bag and shake well. Place turkey in bag and close. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight., Place oven bag in a roasting pan at least 2 in. deep. Add onions, potatoes and carrots to bag. Close bag with nylon tie provided (do not allow oven bag to hang over pan). Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until thermometer reads 180°. Remove turkey from bag. Let stand for 20 minutes before carving. Keep vegetables warm. Serve turkey and vegetables with drippings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 184mg cholesterol, Sodium 498mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 57g protein.