mom's thanksgiving rosemary roasted turkey

How To Make mom's thanksgiving rosemary roasted turkey

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
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  Step 2
  In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, basil, Italian seasoning, black pepper and salt. Set aside.
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  Step 3
  Wash the turkey inside and out; pat dry. Remove any large fat deposits.
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  Step 4
  Loosen the skin from the breast. This is done by slowly working your fingers between the breast and the skin.
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  Step 5
  Work it loose to the end of the drumstick, being careful not to tear the skin.
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  Step 6
  Using your hand, spread a generous amount of the rosemary mixture under the breast skin and down the thigh and leg.
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  Step 7
  Rub the remainder of the rosemary mixture over the outside of the breast.
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  Step 8
  Use toothpicks to seal skin over any exposed breast meat.
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  Step 9
  Place the turkey on a rack in a roasting pan. Add about 1/4 inch of water to the bottom of the pan.
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  Step 10
  Roast in the preheated oven 3 to 4 hours, or until the internal temperature of the bird reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).
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