Spicy Turkey Roast Recipe
Ingredients:
1 Frozen whole boneless turkey (4 pounds,thawed as pkg Directs 8 large Cloves garlic 3 tbsp Rosemary 1 tsp Paprika 1 tbsp Coarsely ground black pepper 1 tsp Coarse Kosher style salt 2 tbsp Olive oil Rosemary sprigs, for garnish Red pepper, for garnish
Instructions:
1) Remove mesh from the turkey. Lay turkey out as flat as possible on a cutting board, placing the skin side down. 2) Combine the garlic, rosemary, pepper and salt in the work bowl of the food processor withthe steel blade in place, or in the blender. Turn motor on. Add the oil, processing until coarsely chopped. 3) Spread half the garlic mixture over the inside of the turkey. Reroll the turkey. 4) Tie firmly with string every two inches to return the turkey to its original log shape. Spread evenly with the remaining garlic mixture. 5) Place on rack in roasting pan. 6) Roast at 350 degrees for 1-1/2 to 2 hours until a meat thermometer inserted in the center registers 170 degrees. A long log shape takes less time than a more compact roast. 7) Remove from oven. Let stand 20 minutes before removing strings. 8) Cut thin slices to serve. Garnish with rosemary and red pepper. Scrape up cooking juices from bottom of pan. Spoon over meat, or thicken with flour and add chicken broth for a gravy, if desired.
Servings: 10
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Turkey Information
An 85 grams serving of boned, skinless turkey breast contains 26 grams of protein, 1 gram of fat and zero saturated fat.
15% of Turkeys eaten in the US are consumed at Thanksgiving.
The average US Citizen eats approximately 18 pounds of turkey each year.
Turkey has 8% more protein than the equivalent sized serving of chicken breast or top loin of beef.
If you are seeking a healthy diet, or trying to lose weight, Turkey is the ideal meat.
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