easy herb roasted turkey

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (12 pound) whole turkey
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon ground sage
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins

Ready Time: 4 hrs 15 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). clean turkey (discard giblets and organs), and place in a roasting pan with a lid.
• in a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, dried basil, ground sage, salt, and black pepper. using a basting brush, apply the mixture to the outside of the uncooked turkey. pour water into the bottom of the roasting pan, and cover.
• bake for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh measures 180 degrees f (82 degrees c). remove bird from oven, and allow to stand for about 30 minutes before carving.