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Ingredients

1 (12 pound) whole turkey ¾ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons dried basil 1 teaspoon ground sage 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 2 cups water

Nutrition Info

596.8 calories carbohydrate: 0.9 g cholesterol: 198.3 mg fat: 33.7 g fiber: 0.2 g protein: 68.2 g saturatedFat: 8.3 g servingSize: - sodium: 311.3 mg sugar: 0.3 g transFat: : - unsaturatedFat: : -

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Clean turkey (discard giblets and organs), and place in a roasting pan with a lid.
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, dried basil, ground sage, salt, and black pepper. Using a basting brush, apply the mixture to the outside of the uncooked turkey. Pour water into the bottom of the roasting pan, and cover.
Bake for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh measures 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove bird from oven, and allow to stand for about 30 minutes before carving.

1 (12 pound) turkey

This is an easy and delicious recipe for a turkey that is perfectly browned on the outside while being both tender and juicy on the inside!