How To Make Roast Turkey with Lemon & Garlic
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 whole turkey (12 lbs)
- 2 lemons, sliced
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
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Rinse the turkey and pat it dry with paper towels.
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In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
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Carefully loosen the skin of the turkey and rub the garlic mixture under the skin, massaging it onto the meat.
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Stuff the turkey cavity with the lemon slices.
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Tie the turkey legs together with kitchen twine.
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Place the turkey on a roasting rack in a roasting pan.
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Roast the turkey in the preheated oven for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) when measured with a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh.
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Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 20 minutes before carving.
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Serve the roast turkey with your favorite sides and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 460kcal
- Total Fat : 22g
- Saturated Fat : 5g
- Cholesterol : 198mg
- Sodium : 1160mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 2g
- Dietary Fiber : 0g
- Sugar : 0g
- Protein : 62g
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