Tender Herb-Roasted Turkey

Made with everyday ingredients, this moist and tender turkey tastes absolutely extraordinary!

Tender Herb-Roasted Turkey

Average Rating: 3.5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 2 hours + standing
YIELD: 14 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon dried sage leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 turkey-size oven roasting bag
  • 2 celery ribs, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Pat turkey dry; brush with oil. Sprinkle herb mixture over skin of turkey. Skewer turkey openings; tie drumsticks together.
  • 2. Place flour in oven bag and shake to coat. Place the bag in a roasting pan; add celery and onion. Place turkey, breast side up, over vegetables. Cut six 1/2-in. slits in top of bag; close bag with tie provided.
  • 3. Bake 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 180°. Remove turkey to a serving platter and keep warm. Let stand 15 minutes before carving. If desired, thicken pan drippings for gravy.

Nutrition Facts

8 ounce-weight: 554 calories, 26g fat (7g saturated fat), 245mg cholesterol, 289mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 72g protein.