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Lemon-Herb Roasted Turkey

Lemon-Herb Roasted Turkey
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
14-16 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Bake: 2-1/4 hours + standing

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
© Taste of Home 2013

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Lemon-Herb Roasted Turkey (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • 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.
Nutrition 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.
Wine: Medium-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied white wine such as Riesling or Gewürtztraminer
© Taste of Home 2013