Herbed Rubbed Turkey

Name: Herbed Rubbed Turkey
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Yield: 20 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons rubbed sage; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons celery seed; 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 2 to 3 teaspoons pepper; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 3 bay leaves; 1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)

Rubs really have a way of locking in the flavor of meats. Here a wonderful blend of seasonings makes turkey extraordinary.—Twila Burkholder, Middleburg, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

2 tablespoons rubbed sage
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons celery seed
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 to 3 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3 bay leaves
1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Rub half the seasoning mixture in the cavity of the turkey; add the bay leaves. Rub remaining mixture over the turkey skin.
Tie the drumsticks together and place turkey in a roasting pan. Roast using your favorite cooking method until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°. Cover turkey and let stand for 15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts

6 ounces cooked turkey: 376 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 172mg cholesterol, 476mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 51g protein.

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