This is a unique way to serve turkey, but you can also use this recipe on all kinds of poultry, so it’s a versatile addition to your cooking repertoire. Try Rosemary Roasted Turkey at your next Thanksgiving dinner!
Author:Norann Oleson
Prep Time:25 minutes
Cook Time:4 hours
Total Time:4 hours 25 minutes
Yield:Serves 16 1x
Category:Entrées
Ingredients
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3/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Salt to taste
1 (12-pound) whole turkey
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, basil, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and salt. Set aside.
Wash the turkey inside and out; pat dry. Remove any large fat deposits. Loosen the skin from the breast. This is done by slowly working your fingers between the breast and the skin. Work it loose to the end of the drumstick, being careful not to tear the skin.
Spread a generous amount of the rosemary mixture with your hand under the breast skin and down the thigh and leg. Rub the remainder of the rosemary mixture over the outside of the breast. Use toothpicks to seal skin over any exposed breast meat.
Place the turkey on a rack in a roasting pan. Add about 1/4 inch of water to the bottom of the pan. Roast in the preheated oven 3 to 4 hours, or until the internal temperature of the bird reaches 180 degrees F.
