Best Thanksgiving Turkey
Directions
- 1Mix all the seasoning blend ingredients in a bowl.
- 2To a separate bowl, add butter, chopped parsley, rosemary, thyme, garlic, and 4 tablespoons of the seasoning blend, then mix.
- 3Separate the skin from the breast and legs of the turkey.
- 4Stuff the butter mixture under the skin of the turkey.
- 5Brush the remaining butter mixture on the outside of the turkey.
- 6Add a little oil and rub it all over the turkey.
- 7Use the rest of the seasoning blend to season the turkey, ensuring to cover the bottom as well.
- 8Stuff the inside of the turkey with aromatics.
- 9Place the turkey in a pan over a bed of celery, carrots, onion, potatoes, thyme, sage, rosemary, whole lemon, and head of garlic.
- 10Cover the pan with foil.
- 11Add the turkey to the oven at 350°F (175°C) and let it cook for 2 hours and 25 minutes or until the breast hits 145F.
- 12Remove the foil and baste the turkey with its juices.
- 13Put the turkey back in the oven at 450°F (230°C) for 30 minutes to get some color, or until the breast hits 150F.
- 14Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 20-25 minutes.
- 15Carve the turkey.
Ingredients
- 2 Tsp Paprika
- 1.25 Tbsp Onion powder
- 1.25 Tbsp Garlic powder
- 1.5 tsp Coarse Black pepper
- 2 Tsp Coarse Salt
- 1.5 tsp Celery Seed
- 1 Tbsp Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tsp Red Chili Flakes
- 13 lbs Turkey
- 2 sticks Butter
- 5 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 sprig Thyme
- 0.66 Cup Chopped Parsley
- 1 sprig Rosemary
- 4 Tbsp Blended Seasoning
- Oil
- 3 Celery
- 3 Carrots
- 1 Large Yellow Onion
- 2 Lbs Petite Potatoes (Red & Gold)
- 3 Sprigs Thyme
- 1 Sprig Sage
- 2 Sprigs Rosemary
- 1 Whole Lemon
- 1 Head Garlic
Equipment
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Tips
- Let the turkey rest for about 20-25 minutes after cooking.
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