Fine Herbs Roast Turkey
From: Jean-Claude B., Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Comments: Oven: 700 watts
Waiting time: 10 to 15 minutes
Serve along with Brussels sprouts, carrots, onions and baked potatoes.
Servings: 4 to 6
IngredientsPreparation
  • 2 1/2 to 3 pounds [1.1 to 1.4 kg] boned, rolled, fresh or frozen thawed turkey breast half
  • 2 cloves garlic, quartered
  • 1 teaspoon [5 mL] rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] marjoram
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 microwave-safe roasting bag
  • Cotton or nylon string
  • Cut 8 small slits into turkey meat; fill slits with garlic pieces.
  • Weigh turkey to find cooking time: microwave for 8 to 10 minutes per pound [454 g].
  • Mix together rosemary, marjoram and freshly ground balck pepper; sprinkle over turkey half.
  • Transfer turkey into microwave-safe roasting bag; tie with cotton or nylon string and then pierce bag.
  • Microwave into a microwave-safe roasting pan for 20 to 30 minutes on 'MAXIMUM', until juices run clear from turkey when pierced.
  • Turn turkey once and roasting pan of 1/4th turn every 10 minutes while cooking.
  • Remove turkey from roasting pan; leave turkey to rest for 10 to 15 minutes, inside the roasting bag.
  • Serve.