Description
In this Paleo series find 7 Paleo Thanksgiving Recipes (1 of 7) – Rosemary Apple Turkey. This Rosemary Apple Turkey is tender and flavorful. A must-try for your paleo Thanksgiving.
Ingredients
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- 1 turkey (16 pounds)
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp sea salt
- 10 apples (sliced in half and cored)
- 5 sprigs rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 F and arrange rack as low as possible in the oven.
- Remove the bird’s gizzards.
- Rinse turkey and dry using paper towels. Tie its legs together with a string.
- Place turkey (breast side up) in a roasting pan.
- Put rosemary and two apple halves inside turkey. Sprinkle turkey with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, adding sea salt to taste.
- Place remaining apple wedges around the roasting pan.
- Place roasting pan in the oven and roast for 4 hours (15 minutes per pound). *Note: if you see the turkey’s skin browning too soon, cover turkey with foil.
- To know when your turkey is done, check its temperature by sticking a meat thermometer into its thigh. At 175 F, the turkey is done.
- Once turkey is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool off for 20 to 30 minutes. Carve and serve.
- Prep Time: 1 hr
- Cook Time: 4 hrs
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American