Herbed Turkey Breast

Ingredients

• 1 (5 lb)  bone in turkey breast

• 3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or corn oil, divided
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
• 2 carrots, chopped in large pieces
• 1 stalk celery, chopped coarsely
• 1 onion

Directions

1. 1

   Loosen skin from turkey with fingers, leaving skin attached along bottom edges.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, combine 1 T lemon juice, 1 T oil, garlic and lemon pepper.

3. 3

   Spread evenly under skin.

4. 4

   Combine remaining oil and lemon juice and set aside.

5. 5

   Place turkey on rack in roasting pan, with vegetables under cavity of breast.

6. 6

   Baste breast with combined oil and lemon juice.

7. 7

   Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for about 2 1/2hours or until juices are clear, basting occasionally with juices.

8. 8

   Shield loosely with foil, if browning too quickly.

9. 9

   Let stand covered for 10 minutes.

10. 10

    Discard vegetables, and make a gravy with juices.