cathy's thanksgiving turkey

Name: Cathy's Thanksgiving Turkey
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 - 12 lb. turkey, fresh of frozen (thawed); 1 medium onion, peeled and quartered; 1 - lemon, halved; 1 - orange, halved; 1 teaspoon(s) olive oil; 2 teaspoon(s) rosemary, lightly crushed; 1 teaspoon(s) thyme; 1 teaspoon(s) onion powder; 1 tablespoon(s) coarse salt; teaspoon(s) ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder

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Cathy Evans Mauricio

Grand Prairie, TX

Updated on Aug 9, 2016

I also cut an orange in half and put them in between the skin and breast (making it appear the turkey has boobs). This makes the turkey very moist.

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This turkey will be a wonderful centerpiece at your holiday meal. The seasonings rubbed onto the turkey are a great combination. The skin gets nice and crisp while the meat stays nice and tender. The breast meat stays moist from the oranges under the skin and stuffing the cavity with onions and lemons gives the whole turkey a great flavor.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time

method Roast

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 - 12 lb. turkey, fresh of frozen (thawed)
1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
1 - lemon, halved
1 - orange, halved
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 teaspoons rosemary, lightly crushed
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon coarse salt
teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

How To Make cathy's thanksgiving turkey

Step 1

Cut and quarter onion. Slice lemon and oranges in half. Mix rosemary, thyme, onion powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a small bowl.

Step 2

Wash turkey and pat dry.
Step 3

Place orange halves under breast skin.
Step 4

Sprinkle with seasoning.
Step 5

Brush turkey with olive oil.
Step 6

Stuff cavity with onion and lemon. Place meat thermometer in the thigh.
Step 7

Bake uncovered on 350 for 3/4 of the recommended time for the size of your turkey.
Step 8

Cover breast loosely with foil to prevent over browning of skin.
Step 9

Turkey is done when temp in thigh reaches 180 degrees.
Step 10

Let turkey rest 15 minutes before slicing.
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