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Holiday Herb Roasted Turkey
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A tender, moist turkey roasted to perfection and seasoned with a fresh herb rub. Try this delicious Holiday Herb Roasted Turkey at your next family dinner.
Total Time
4 Hours 20 Minutes
Serving Size
12 Servings
1/3
cup fresh rosemary leaves
1/3
cup thinly sliced garlic
2
tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
2
tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1
tablespoon fresh sage leaves
1
teaspoon salt
1
teaspoon cracked black pepper
1
tablespoon olive oil
1
(10 to 12-pound) JENNIE-O® Premium Basted Young Turkey, thawed, giblets and neck removed
1
In food processor bowl, combine rosemary, garlic, thyme, parsley, sage, salt and pepper; process until finely chopped.
2
Rub herb mixture under skin of turkey; rub skin with oil.
3
Heat oven to 325°F.
4
Remove neck and giblets. These may be used to prepare gravy or stuffing. The plastic leg clamp may be left on during cooking.
5
Place turkey on rack in shallow pan, breast side up, and loosely cover with foil. Roast at 325°F. for 4 hours.
6
Remove foil after 1 hour of cooking.
7
Continue to roast at 325°F. until meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of thigh registers 180°F. Juices should run clear. Always confirm doneness with a meat thermometer.
8
Let turkey stand 20 minutes before carving. For optimal safety cook stuffing and turkey separately. If desired, add fully cooked stuffing to cooked turkey just prior to serving.
Nutrition information not available.
