Easy Herb-Roasted Turkey

Easy Herb-Roasted Turkey

from allrecipes.com
Dinner
225 min
16 servings
597 kcal / serving

A simple mixture of savory herbs and spices make the best seasoning for turkey! Your holiday bird will roast to tender, juicy perfection with this recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
  • ¾ cupolive oil
  • 2 tablespoonsgarlic powder
  • 2 teaspoonsdried basil
  • 1 teaspoonground sage
  • 1 teaspoonsalt
  • ½ teaspoonblack pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Gather all ingredients.

  2. 2

    Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Clean turkey and pat dry with paper towels. Place in a roasting pan with a lid.

  3. 3

    Combine olive oil, garlic powder, basil, sage, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Use a basting brush to apply the herb mixture all over the outside of the uncooked turkey. Pour 2 cups water into the bottom of the roasting pan.

  4. 4

    Cover the pan and roast in the preheated oven until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh measures 180 degrees F (82 degrees C) with an instant-read thermometer, 3 to 3 1/2 hours.

  5. 5

    Remove turkey from the oven, and allow to stand for about 30 minutes before carving.

  6. 6

    Serve hot and enjoy!