Spicy Turkey Roast

By S. Danford

Ingredients

• 1 4 lb frozen whole boneless turkey, thawed as package directs
• 8-10 large cloves garlic
• 3 T rosemary
• 1 t paprika
• 1 T coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 t Kosher salt
• 2 T olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350
Remove mesh from the turkey. Lay turkey out as flat as possible on a cutting board, skin side down.
Combine the garlic, rosemary, pepper, and salt in a food processor and turn on.
Add oil until coarsely chopped.
Spread half the garlic mixture over the inside of the turkey.
Reroll the turkey.
Tie firmly with string every 2 inches to return the meat to its original log shape.
Spread evenly with the remaining mixture.
Place on rack in roasting pan.
Roast for 1.5-2 hours until a meat thermometer inserted in the center reads 170.
Remove from oven and let stand for 20 min before removing the string.
Cut thin slices to serve.
Garnish with rosemary and red pepper if desired.
Scrape up cooking juices from bottom of pan and spoon over meat or thicken with flour and add chicken broth for a gravy of desired.