Roasted Turkey

• 1 (12 lb) whole turkey (about 12 pounds)
• 34 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon ground sage
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 12 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups water

1. Preheat oven to 325F Clean turkey and place into a roasting pan with a lid.
2. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, dried basil, ground sage, salt and black pepper.
3. Using a basting brush apply the mixture to the outside of the uncooked turkey.
4. Pour water into the bottom of the pan and cover.
5. Bake for 3 to 3.5 hours or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh measures 180F
6. Remove bird from oven and let stand for about 30 minutes before carving.

turkey, olive oil, garlic, basil, ground sage, salt, black pepper, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/roasted-turkey-204639 (may not work)