Easy Herb-Roasted Turkey

Ingredients

• 1 whole turkey , 12 pound
• 0.75 cups olive oil
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon ground sage
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Clean turkey and pat dry with paper towels. Place in a roasting pan with a lid.

3. 3

   Combine olive oil, garlic powder, basil, sage, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Use a basting brush to apply the herb mixture all over the outside of the uncooked turkey. Pour 2 cups water into the bottom of the roasting pan.

4. 4

   Cover the pan and roast in the preheated oven until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh measures 180 degrees F (82 degrees C) with an instant-read thermometer, 3 to 3 1/2 hours.

5. 5

   Remove turkey from the oven, and allow to stand for about 30 minutes before carving.

6. 6

   Serve hot and enjoy!