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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 May. 06, 2012 by Grammy B

Yes, by all means try roasting turkey this way!!! I added celery leaves and the tough outer stalks to fhe other ingredients in the cavity and used a fresh turkey seasoning packet from the grocery store containing a few sprigs of thyme, rosemary and sage.

I have also tried roasting the turkey breast side down on a rack (no oven bag) with great results (may need to increase roasting time). Lemon is the secret to the wonderful flavor.

Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2011 by jenilovesdaisies

This was really easy and turned out perfectly. I added some fresh rosemary to the thyme since I had it on hand. Delicious!

Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2011 by Katy789

I made this turkey for my family and everyone raved on the flavors. This recipe is a keeper.

Reviewed on Oct. 08, 2011 by gcrjwilliams

The best turkey ever. The only one I'll make from now on. Extremely moist and flavorful