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Rosemary Roasted Turkey

Rosemary Roasted Turkey


Yield: 16

Ethnicity: American
 
Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée
 
Occasion: Thanksgiving, Mother's Day, Christmas
 
Preparation Method: Roast
 
Product Type: Whole
 







3/4 Cup olive oil
3 Tablespoons minced fresh garlic
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 Teaspoon kosher salt
12-pound WHOLE TURKEY, thawed if frozen
As needed rosemary sprigs for garnish
 
  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
  2. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, rosemary, basil, Italian seasoning, black pepper and salt. Set aside.
  3. Wash the turkey inside and out; pat dry. Remove any large fat deposits. Loosen skin from the breast by slowly working your finger tips between the breast and skin. Work it loose to the end of the drumstick, being careful not to tear the skin.
  4. Using your finger tips, spread a generous amount of the rosemary mixture under the breast skin and down the thigh and leg. Rub the remainder of the rosemary mixture over the outside of the breast. Use toothpicks to seal skin over any exposed breast meat.
  5. Place the turkey on a rack in a shallow (2 to 3-inch) roasting pan. Add about 1/4 inch of water to the bottom of the pan to prevent the drippings from burning.
  6. Roast in the preheated oven 3 to 4 hours, or until the internal temperature of the bird reaches 180 degrees F in the inner most section of the thigh. Garnish with additional rosemary sprigs
  7. Allow the turkey to stand for 15-20 minutes before carving.

Recipe Source: Recipe and photo provided by Foster Farms

Nutrition Facts
Calories 597  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34g
Cholesterol 198mg
Sodium 165mg
Total Carbohydrate 1g
Protein 68g  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
  Calories: 2000 2500
Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
Calories per gram:
Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4




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