Johnny's Fine Foods

Lemon Pepper Turkey

This lemon pepper turkey recipe features a flavorful seasoning mix with lemon pepper, sea salt, and minced garlic, rubbed over a 20-pound turkey. Marinated overnight, the turkey is then roasted in an oven bag with baby carrots, mushrooms, lemon, and onion wedges, creating a tender, juicy centerpiece with vibrant, citrusy flavors. Perfect for a festive holiday meal

Lemon Pepper Turkey

Lemon Pepper Turkey

Ingredients

  • 20 lbs turkey
  • Turkey-size oven bag
  • 2 cups baby carrots
  • 8 oz mushrooms
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 1 lemon (sliced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Jamaica Me Crazy Lemon Pepper

Directions

    Day 1:

    1. Mix seasonings in a bowl.
    2. Remove the turkey's neck and giblets, rinse, and trim fat.
    3. Rub the turkey with olive oil and seasoning mix.
    4. Place the turkey in an oven bag on a roasting pan and refrigerate for 12+ hours.

    Day 2:

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
    2. Prepare vegetables (cut mushrooms, lemon, and onion into wedges).
    3. Add flour to the oven bag, then add the turkey and vegetables.
    4. Bake according to package instructions based on turkey weight.