SAGE AND GARLIC ROAST TURKEY

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Make and share this Sage and Garlic Roast Turkey recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shandibear

Categories     Whole Turkey

Time 5h15m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (12 -14 lb) whole turkey, thawed
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup water
fresh sage, if desired
apple, if desired

Steps:

  • preheat the oven to 325F
  • prepare the turkey by fastening the neck skin to the back of the turkey with pins or a skewer. fold the wings to the turkey so the tips are touching.
  • mix all ingredients in a bowl except for the water, fresh sage, and apples.
  • on a rack in the roasting pan, place turkey (breast side up). brush with butter mixture. Insert oven proof meat thermometer so tip is in the thickest part of inside thigh and does not touch the bone. Add water to the pan.
  • cover turkey loosely with foil or the roaster top. Roast for three hours. Uncover; roast 45 minutes to an hour. Turkey is finished when thermometer in thickest part of the bird reads 180°F.
  • Let stand 15 minutes before carving.
  • Garnish with sage and apples.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.1, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 230.8, Sodium 230.1, Carbohydrate 0.2, Fiber 0.1, Protein 67.9

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