Herb-Roasted Turkey
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The is an easy and delicious recipe for a turkey that is perfectly browned and crispy on the outside while being both tender and juicy on the inside!
INGREDIENTS
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 waterPreheat oven to 325 degrees. Clean turkey (discard giblets and organs unless you are going to make a giblet gravy), 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. Remove bird from oven, and allow to stand for about 30 minutes before carving.