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Lemon-Herb Roasted Turkey Recipe

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Lemon and thyme are the predominant flavors in this golden, tender and moist turkey that has just six ingredients. It's so easy, we guarantee success! —Felicia Smith, Georgetown, Texas

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Lemon-Herb Roasted Turkey Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 2-1/4 hours + standing

Yield: 14-16 Servings

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
1 medium lemon, halved
1 medium onion, quartered
14 garlic cloves, peeled
24 fresh thyme sprigs
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 turkey-size oven roasting bag

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the butter, lemon juice, lemon peel and minced thyme. Pat turkey dry. Sprinkle salt and pepper over skin of turkey and inside cavity; brush with butter mixture. Place the lemon, onion, garlic and thyme sprigs inside cavity. Skewer turkey openings; tie drumsticks together.
Place flour in oven bag and shake to coat. Place the bag in a roasting pan; add turkey, breast side up. Cut six 1/2-in. slits in top of bag; close bag with tie provided.
Bake at 350° for 2-1/4 to 2-3/4 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 180°. Remove turkey to a serving platter and keep warm. Let stand for 15 minutes before carving. If desired, thicken pan drippings for gravy. Yield: 14-16 servings.

Nutritional Facts 8 ounces cooked turkey equals 525 calories, 27 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 230 mg cholesterol, 489 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 64 g protein.

Originally published as Lemon-Herb Roasted Turkey in Simple & Delicious November/December 2008, p60

Medium-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied white wine such as Riesling or Gewürtztraminer

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Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2010 by rbarton

I would make this again and have - the last two Thanksgivings. It is excellent with the slight lemon flavor peeking through each slice.

Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2009 by pilylons

I would give this 5 stars

Reviewed on Dec. 03, 2008 by illiaki

Oh, WOW! Made this recipe for Thanksgiving this year and everyone just raved. The flavors of the lemon, garlic, onion and fresh herbs really come through - I wasn't sure they would. This recipe went right into the 'family favorites' file!!!