Roasted Turkey

Prep Time 15

Cooking Time Estimate Per Pound 15

Servings

Calories 242kcal

Equipment

Roasting Pan

Ingredients

Whole turkey breast or whole turkey, see pro tips below. Portion size is 3oz per serving.
2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp Dried thyme
2 tsp Garlic powder

Gravy

2 cups Turkey broth substitute chicken broth if needed
4 tbsp All-purpose flour dissolved in an equal amount of water to form a paste.

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

**Make sure the turkey has fully defrosted ahead of time before cooking**
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
Massage the olive oil on the outside of the turkey; season very well with thyme, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Rub the seasoning onto the skin.
Position the turkey, breast-side up, on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet or, in a roasting pan with a rack so that it does not fall over. Refer to the directions for cooking on the packaging (estimate of 15 minutes per pound) to an internal temperature of 160°F using a thermometer. (Thermometer should be probed into the thickest part of the breast away from any bones and also probed in the thickest part of the thigh not near a bone if using a whole turkey.)
Once cooked, pour all of the drippings from the turkey pan into a saucepan. Add turkey broth and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Once simmering slowly stir in the flour/water mixture. Let simmer until the liquid thickens into a smooth thick gravy. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed (add more flour/water mix to the gravy if needed to thicken more).
Allow the turkey to rest for about 15 minutes before slicing.
Spoon the gravy over the turkey and serve.

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Notes

Pro Tip: Find the turkey that's right for the number of portions you are going to be serving. Depending upon what's available to you in your area there may smaller boneless breast options to choose from for fewer portions, generally, the smallest bone-in turkey you will find is in the 8 - 10 lb range. Use what you need and you can always freeze the rest to use for sandwiches in the future.

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