Easy Herb Roasted Turkey

By eapeterson

Ingredients

• 1 (12 lb.) whole turkey
• 3/4 c. olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. garlic powder
• 2 tsp. dried basil
• 1 tsp. ground sage
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 2 c. water
• Parchment paper

Details

Servings 16

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions

Thaw turkey in cold water day/night before. Cook in parchment approx 2 hours; remove to brown approx 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. 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 – 3.5 hours (may need less if using a bag), or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh measures 180 degrees F. Remove bird from oven, and allow to stand for about 30 minutes before carving.