HERB ROASTED TURKEY

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This recipe makes a beautiful and tasty centerpiece for your holiday table.

Provided by Sara Andrea

Categories     Turkey

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 whole turkey
2 Tbsp sage rub
1 Tbsp paprika
1 Tbsp seasoned salt
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp pepper
3/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 onion, cut into wedges
1 lemon, quartered
1 orange, quartered
6 bay leaves
1 Tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • 2. Mix sage, paprika, seasoned salt, garlic powder, pepper, and nutmeg in a small bowl.
  • 3. Sprinkle 1/2 seasoning mixture inside turkey along with bayleaves, onion, lemon, and orange wedges. Brush turkey with oil. Rub rest of seasoning over entire surface and under breast skin of turkey. Add 1/2 cup water to pan. Cover turkey loosely with heavy duty foil.
  • 4. Roast 1 hour, remove foil. Roast rest of time, time depending on size of bird, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Baste occasionally with pan juices.
  • 5. Remove turkey from oven. Let stand 1 hour prior to carving. Reserve pan juices to make gravy.

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