spicy turkey roast (microwave version)
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Microwave setting: HIGH 100%/MEDIUM 50% Turkey cooked in the microwave is very juicy, but don't overcook it. Pour the brown juices which accumulate in the bottom of the microwave roasting pan over the sliced meat before serving.
(1 rating)
yield
8 to 10
cook time
50 Min
method
Microwave
Ingredients For spicy turkey roast (microwave version)
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1frozen whole boneless turkey, 4 lbs., thawed as package directs
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8 to 10 lgcloves garlic
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3 Tbsprosemary
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1 Tbspcoarsely ground black pepper
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1 tspcoarse kosher style salt
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2 Tbspolive oil
- OPTIONAL
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orange slices, for garnish
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rosemary sprigs, for garnish
How To Make spicy turkey roast (microwave version)
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1Remove mesh from thawed turkey. Lay turkey out as flat as possible on a cutting board, placing the skin side down.
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2Combine garlic, rosemary, pepper and salt in the work bowl of the food processor with the steel blade in place, or in blender. Turn motor on. Add the oil, processing until coarsely chopped.
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3Spread half the garlic mixture over the inside of the turkey. Reroll the turkey.
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4Spread outside of roll with remaining garlic mixture. Wrap firmly in microsafe plastic film. Secure firmly with string. Pierce film in two or three places with fork.
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5Place on microsafe cooking rack over microsafe roasting pan.
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6Microwave at HIGH power for 10 minutes. Turn roast over.
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7Microwave at MEDIUM power for 35 to 40 minutes, turning roast 2 or 3 times while cooking, until roast registers 170 degrees F in several places (use instant reading thermometer the check temperature).
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8Thicken pan juices for gravy, if desired.
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9Remove from microwave. Let stand, covered, for 15 minutes. Cut thin slices to serve.
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10Garnish with orange slices and rosemary, if desired.
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