spicy turkey roast (oven version)

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Rev BJ Friley
Vicksburg, MS

Oven temperature: 350 degrees F

(1 rating)
yield 8 to 10
prep time 25 Min
cook time 2 Hr
method Convection Oven

Ingredients For spicy turkey roast (oven version)

  • 1
    frozen whole boneless turkey, 4 lbs., thawed as package directs
  • 8 to 10 lg
    cloves garlic
  • 3 Tbsp
    rosemary
  • 1 tsp
    paprika
  • 1 Tbsp
    black pepper, coarsely ground
  • 1 tsp
    kosher style salt, coarse
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • OPTIONAL
  • rosemary sprigs, for garnish
  • red pepper, for garnish

How To Make spicy turkey roast (oven version)

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2
    Remove mesh from the turkey.
  • 3
    Lay turkey our as flat as possible on a cutting board, placing the skin side down.
  • 4
    Combine the garlic, rosemary, pepper and salt in the work bowl of the food processor with the steel blade in place, or in blender.
  • 5
    Turn motor on.
  • 6
    Add the oil, processing until coarsely chopped.
  • 7
    Spread half the garlic mixture over the inside of the turkey.
  • 8
    Reroll the turkey.
  • 9
    Tie firmly with string every two inches to return the meat to its original log shape.
  • 10
    Spread evenly with the remaining garlic mixture.
  • 11
    Place on rack in roasting pan.
  • 12
    Roast at 350 degrees F for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until a meat thermometer inserted in the center registers 170 degrees F. A long log shape takes less time than a more compact roast.
  • 13
    Remove from oven.
  • 14
    Let stand 20 minutes before removing string.
  • 15
    Cut thin slices to serve.
  • 16
    Garnish with rosemary and red pepper.
  • 17
    Scrape up cooking juices from bottom of pan.
  • 18
    Spoon over meat, or thicken with flour and add chicken broth for a gravy, if desired.

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