Oven-Barbecued Turkey Recipe

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Oven-Barbecued Turkey
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Ingredients:

  • 1 (10- to 11-lb) turkey
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp pepper
  • red and green pepper rings (optional)
  • fresh parsley sprigs (optional)

Directions:

  1. Remove giblets and neck from turkey; reserve for other uses. Rinse turkey thoroughly with cold water; pat dry. Rub turkey with olive oil. Combine salt and pepper; sprinkle over surface and in cavity of turkey.
  2. Close cavity of turkey with skewers. Tie ends of legs to tail with string or tuck them under band of skin at tail. Lift wingtips up and over back, tucking under bird securely.
  3. Place turkey, breast side up, in a deep roasting pan. Bake at 350° for 2 hours, basting frequently with pan drippings.
  4. Cut the cord or band of skin holding the drumstick ends to the tail. Pour Barbecue Sauce over the turkey. Cover, and bake an additional hour, basting frequently with Barbecue Sauce. Turkey is done when drumsticks are easy to move.
  5. Transfer turkey to serving platter. Let stand 15 minutes before carving. Garnish with pepper rings and parsley, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 729.29 Kcal (3053 kJ)
Calories from fat 294.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.74g 50%
Cholesterol 359.17mg 120%
Sodium 1023.9mg 43%
Potassium 1123.63mg 24%
Total Carbs 0.29g 0%
Sugars 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.12g 0%
Protein 109.79g 220%
Iron 5mg 28%
Calcium 57.2mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 144.9 Kcal (607 kJ)
Calories from fat 58.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.51g 50%
Cholesterol 71.36mg 120%
Sodium 203.43mg 43%
Potassium 223.25mg 24%
Total Carbs 0.06g 0%
Sugars 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.02g 0%
Protein 21.81g 220%
Iron 1mg 28%
Calcium 11.4mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.3
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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