Easy Herb-Roasted Turkey

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.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 597 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground sage
• 1 (12 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.75 cup olive oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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