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Herb-Roasted Turkey

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

—TASTE OF HOME TEST KITCHEN



PREP: 20 MIN. • BAKE: 2 HOURS + STANDING • MAKES: 14 SERVINGS


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

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix first five ingredients. Pat turkey dry; brush with the oil. Sprinkle herb mixture over skin of turkey. Skewer turkey openings; tie drumsticks together.

2. Place flour in oven bag; shake to coat. Place bag in a roasting pan; add celery and onion. Place the 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 inserted into thigh reads 170°-175°. Remove turkey to a platter and keep warm. Let stand 15 minutes before carving. If desired, thicken pan drippings for gravy.