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Spicy Turkey Roast

 
 
1 frozen whole boneless turkey breast, thawed
8-10 large cloves of garlic
3 tablespoons rosemary
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 teaspoon coarse Kosher style salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
rosemary sprigs and red pepper as optional garnish
 
 

Remove mesh from the turkey. Lay turkey out as flat as possible on a cutting board, placing the skin side down.

Combine the garlic, rosemary, pepper and salt in the work bowl of the food processor with the steel blade in place, or in blender. Turn motor on. Add the oil, processing until coarsely chopped.

Spread half the garlic mixture over the inside of the turkey. Reroll the turkey.

Tie firmly the string every 2 inches to return meat to it's original log shape. Spread evenly with the remaining garlic mixture.

Place on rack in roasting pan.

Roast at 350 for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until a meat thermometer inserted in the center registers 170. A long log shape takes less time than a more compact roast.

Remove from oven. Let stand 20 minutes before removing string.

Cut thin slices to serve. Garnish with rosemary and red pepper. Scrape up cooking juices from bottom of pan. Spoon over meat, or thicken with flour and add chicken broth for a gravy, if desired.