Moist Oven-Roasted Turkey Recipe

Name: Moist Oven-Roasted Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 turkey, thawed with giblets and neck removed; 4 sprigs rosemary; 4 sprigs thyme; 4 sprigs sage; 1 lemon, halved; 1 apple, halved (I used a Braeburn); 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste); 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (or to taste); 1 reynolds turkey size oven cooking bag, if desired

Servings: persons

1 turkey, thawed with giblets and neck removed
4 sprigs rosemary
4 sprigs thyme
4 sprigs sage
1 lemon, halved
1 apple, halved (I used a Braeburn)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (or to taste)
1 reynolds turkey size oven cooking bag, if desired

1
Wash the turkey and pat it dry.
2
Place all of the herbs, all the butter, half the lemon and half the apple into the body cavity.
3
Place the other half of lemon and apple into the neck cavity.
4
Truss the turkey with kitchen string or dental floss.
5
Rub canola oil all over the turkey and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.
6
If you're using an oven bag, place the turkey in the bag at this point, following the directions on the box. I put about 1 tablespoon of water into the bag.
7
Roast in a 350 degree oven until themometer inserted in the thigh reads 180 degrees.
8
My 15-pound turkey took about 2 hours and 40 minutes.
9
You may want to adjust the oven temperature to 325 if you're not using an oven bag.

360

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 turkey, thawed with giblets and neck removed, 4 sprigs rosemary, 4 sprigs thyme, 4 sprigs sage, and more.

Yes, Moist Oven-Roasted Turkey falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Moist Oven-Roasted Turkey

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