TENDER HERB-ROASTED TURKEY

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Made with everyday ingredients, this moist and tender turkey tastes absolutely extraordinary! -Groucho_CT_, Tasteofhome.com Community

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h20m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon dried sage leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 turkey-size oven roasting bag
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Pat turkey dry; brush with oil. Sprinkle herb mixture over skin of turkey. Skewer turkey openings; tie drumsticks together., Place flour in oven bag and shake to coat. Place the bag in a roasting pan; add celery and onion. Place turkey, breast side up, over vegetables. Cut six 1/2-in. slits in top of bag; close bag with tie provided., Bake 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 180°. Remove turkey to a serving platter and keep warm. Let stand 15 minutes before carving. If desired, thicken pan drippings for gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554 calories, Fat 26g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 245mg cholesterol, Sodium 289mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 72g protein.