Savory Herb Rub Roasted TurkeySavory Herb Rub Roasted Turkey Serves: Makes 12

[Skhilled]

Always put seasonings under the skin to help flavor the meat. Unless you pierce the skin or brine the turkey the seasonings will not penetrate the skin much or at all.

[FrahHawk]

Thanks... Saved to a recipe folder in my Outlook... Soon to be printed and put into my recipe binder...
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[Fafnir]

sounds  most  yummie   

[Carolann]

Thankyou sounds delicious

[DarkAngel]

Savory Herb Rub Roasted Turkey
        Serves: Makes 12 servings.
        prep time: 20 minutes.
        cook time: 210 minutes.
Ingredients
        2 tablespoons Sage Rubbed
        1 tablespoon Paprika
        1 tablespoon Seasoned Salt
        2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
        1 teaspoon Black Pepper Ground
        3/4 teaspoon Nutmeg Ground
        1 whole turkey (12 to 14 pounds), fresh or frozen, thawed
        1 large onion cut into wedges
        6 Bay Leaves
        1 tablespoon vegetable oil
       
           
        What to do:
       
        Place oven rack in lowest position. Preheat oven to 325°F. Place roasting rack in shallow roasting pan. Mix sage, paprika, seasoned salt, garlic powder, pepper and nutmeg in small bowl.
       
        Place turkey, breast-side up, in prepared pan. Sprinkle about 1/2 of the seasoning mixture inside turkey. Stuff with onion and bay leaves. Brush turkey breast with oil. Spread remaining seasoning mixture over entire surface and under skin of turkey. Add 1/2 cup water to pan. Cover turkey loosely with heavy duty foil.
       
        Roast 1 hour. Remove foil. Roast 2 to 2 1/2 hours longer or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (175°F in thigh), basting occasionally with pan juices. Remove turkey from oven. Let stand 20 minutes. Transfer to platter or carving board to slice. Reserve pan juices to make gravy or to serve with turkey.

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