Rosemary Roasted Turkey

Recipe Type:	Non Veg.
Difficulty:	Average

Ingredients:

• 1 Whole turkey
• 2 tbsp Chopped fresh rosemary
• 3 tbsp Minced garlic
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp Chopped fresh basil
• 1 tsp Ground black pepper
• 3/4 Cup olive oil
• Salt to taste

Cooking Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Combine the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, basil, black pepper, salt and Italian seasoning in a small bowl and mix well, set aside.
• Clean the turkey, pat dry and remove any large fat deposits.
• Loosen the skin from the breast and it is done by gradually working your fingers between the breast and the skin.
• Work it loose to the end of the drumstick, carefully not to tear the skin.
• Spread the rosemary mixture under the breast skin and down the thigh and leg properly.
• Rub the rest of the rosemary mixture outside of the breast.
• Apply toothpicks to seal the skin over any exposed breast meat.
• Put the turkey on a rack in a roasting pan and add about 1/4 inch water to the bottom of the pan.
• Roast the turkey in the preheated oven for about 3 to 4 hours till the internal temperature of the bird reaches 180 degrees F.