savory roast turkey

How To Make savory roast turkey

• 1

  Heat oven to 325 F. Remove giblets and neck from turkey. Rinse turkey inside and out with cold water; pat dry with paper towels. Place turkey, breast side up, on rack in shallow roasting pan.
• 2

  In small bowl, combine flavor enhancer, salt and pepper. Rub spice mixture on outside of turkey and inside cavity. If desired, fill with your favorite stuffing.
• 3

  Combine margarine, sage and thyme; brush half of mixture over turkey. Cover turkey with loose tent of foil.
• 4

  Bake at 325 F. for 15 minutes per pound (20 minutes per pound if stuffed), about 3 to 4 hours or until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 180 to 185 F.
• 5

  To brown turkey, remove foil for last hour of baking. Baste turkey with remaining margarine mixture. Juices should run clear when thigh is pierced with a fork and leg joint should move easily. Let turkey stand 15 minutes before carving.
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