spicy turkey roast (oven version)

How To Make spicy turkey roast (oven version)

• 1

  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• 2

  Remove mesh from the turkey.
• 3

  Lay turkey our as flat as possible on a cutting board, placing the skin side down.
• 4

  Combine the garlic, rosemary, pepper and salt in the work bowl of the food processor with the steel blade in place, or in blender.
• 5

  Turn motor on.
• 6

  Add the oil, processing until coarsely chopped.
• 7

  Spread half the garlic mixture over the inside of the turkey.
• 8

  Reroll the turkey.
• 9

  Tie firmly with string every two inches to return the meat to its original log shape.
• 10

  Spread evenly with the remaining garlic mixture.
• 11

  Place on rack in roasting pan.
• 12

  Roast at 350 degrees F for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until a meat thermometer inserted in the center registers 170 degrees F. A long log shape takes less time than a more compact roast.
• 13

  Remove from oven.
• 14

  Let stand 20 minutes before removing string.
• 15

  Cut thin slices to serve.
• 16

  Garnish with rosemary and red pepper.
• 17

  Scrape up cooking juices from bottom of pan.
• 18

  Spoon over meat, or thicken with flour and add chicken broth for a gravy, if desired.
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