Sunday, April 26, 2009

Herbed Turkey Breast

1 turkey breast
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil divided
2 garlic cloves minced
1 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon pool
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage

loosen skin from turkey with fingers leaving skin attached along bottom edges. in a small bowl combine 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic and seasonings. spread under the turkey skin. combine remaining lemon juice and oil set aside. Place turkey on a a rack in a shallow roasting pan.

Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 170 basting every 15 20 minutes with lemon mixture let stand 10 minutes discard skin before carving

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