Spicy Turkey Roast - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 frozen whole boneless turkey (4 lb.), thawed as directed
8 to 10 large cloves garlic
3 Tbsp. coarsely ground black pepper
1 Tbsp. coarse kosher style salt
2 Tbsp. olive oil
rosemary sprigs for garnish (optional)
red pepper for garnish (optional)

Preparation

Remove mesh from the turkey.
Lay turkey out as flat as possible on a cutting board, skin side down.
Combine the garlic, rosemary, pepper and salt in a food processor, with the steel blade in place or in a 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 with string every two inches to return the meat to its original log shape. Spread evenly with the remaining garlic mixture.
Place on a rack in a roasting pan.
Roast at 350\u00b0 for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until a meat thermometer inserted in the center registers 170\u00b0.
A long log shape takes less time than a more compact roast.
Remove from the 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. Preparation time:
25 minutes.