Spicy Turkey Roast

8 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 whole boneless turkey (4 lb. thawed)
  • 8 to 10 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 and red pepper (for garnish, optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Remove mesh from turkey.
  2. 2
    Lay turkey out as flat as possible on a cutting board, skin side down.
  3. 3
    Combine garlic, rosemary, pepper and salt in blender.
  4. 4
    Turn on and add oil until coarsely chopped. Spread 1/2 of the garlic mixture over the inside of the turkey. Reroll the turkey.
  5. 5
    Tie firmly with string every 2-inches to return to original log shape.
  6. 6
    Spread evenly with remaining garlic mixture.
  7. 7
    Place on rack in roasting pan.
  8. 8
    Roast at 350° for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  9. 9
    A long log shape takes less time than a more compact roast.
  10. 10
    Remove from oven and let rest for 20 minutes before removing the strings.
  11. 11
    Cut thin slices to serve.
  12. 12
    Garnish.
  13. 13
    Pour juice from meat over turkey.

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