Herb Roasted Turkey

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McCormick® herbs and spices give roasted turkey a sensational flavor that will be the highlight of your holiday dinner.

Makes 12 servings.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes

2 tablespoons McCormick® Italian Seasoning or 2 tablespoons McCormick® Perfect Pinch® Salt Free Italian Seasoning

1 tablespoon seasoned salt

1 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Ground

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1 whole turkey (12 to 14 pounds), fresh or frozen, thawed

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1. Place oven rack in lowest position. Preheat oven to 325°F. Place roasting rack in shallow roasting pan. Mix Italian seasoning, seasoned salt and black pepper in small bowl.

2. Rinse turkey; pat dry. Place turkey, breast-side up, in prepared pan. Brush turkey with oil. Spread seasoning mixture over entire surface and under skin of turkey. Add 1/2 cup water to pan; cover loosely with heavy duty foil.

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3. Roast 1 hour. Remove foil. Roast 2 to 2 1/2 hours longer or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (175°F in thigh), basting occasionally with pan juices. Remove turkey from oven. Let stand 20 minutes. Transfer to platter or carving board and slice. Reserve pan juices to make gravy or to serve with turkey.

Test Kitchen Tip: For easy cleanup, line roasting pan with heavy duty foil.

per serving

Calories: 555

Fat: 27 g

Carbohydrates: 0 g

Cholesterol: 219 mg

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Sodium: 535 mg

Fiber: 0 g

Protein: 78 g

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