Ingredients
16 servings
- •1 (12 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
- •0.75 cup olive oil
- •2 tablespoons garlic powder
- •2 teaspoons dried basil
- •1 teaspoon ground sage
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Clean turkey and pat dry with paper towels. Place in a roasting pan with a lid.
- Combine olive oil, garlic powder, basil, sage, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Use a basting brush to apply the herb mixture all over the outside of the uncooked turkey. Pour 2 cups water into the bottom of the roasting pan.
- Cover the pan and roast in the preheated oven until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh measures 180 degrees F (82 degrees C) with an instant-read thermometer, 3 to 3 1/2 hours.
- Remove turkey from the oven, and allow to stand for about 30 minutes before carving.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutritional Facts
Per 16 servings
- Calories: 597
- Carbohydrate: 1g
- Fat: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 68g
- Sugar: 0g