# Thanksgiving Turkey

A delicious and juicy Thanksgiving turkey recipe that promises a tender and flavorful bird for your holiday feast.

- Total time: 155 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## 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 Unsalted Butter
- 5 Cloves Minced Garlic
- 1 Sprig Thyme
- 0.66 Cup Chopped Parsley
- 1 Sprig Rosemary
- 4 Tbsp Seasoning Blend
- 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

## Instructions

1. Combine paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, coarse black pepper, coarse salt, celery seed (optional), Cajun seasoning, and red chili flakes in a bowl and mix well.
2. In another bowl, combine softened butter, chopped parsley, rosemary, thyme, minced garlic, and some of the seasoning blend.
3. Separate the skin from the breast and legs of the turkey.
4. Stuff the butter mixture under the turkey skin.
5. Apply the remaining butter mixture on the outside of the turkey.
6. Drizzle olive oil over the turkey and rub it in.
7. Season the outside of the turkey with the remaining seasoning blend, ensuring to cover the bottom as well.
8. Stuff the turkey cavity with aromatics like celery, carrots, onion, petite potatoes, thyme, sage, rosemary, lemon, and garlic.
9. Place the turkey in a baking pan with the aromatics.
10. Cover the pan with foil.
11. Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 2 hours and 25 minutes, or until the turkey breast reaches 145°F (63°C).
12. Remove the foil, baste the turkey with its juices.
13. Return the turkey to the oven uncovered at 450°F (232°C) for 30 minutes, or until the breast reaches 150°F (66°C) and the skin is golden brown.
14. Let the turkey rest for 20-25 minutes before carving.
15. Carve the turkey and serve.

## Equipment

- Bowl
- Spoon
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Baking pan
- Foil
- Oven
- Meat thermometer
- Basting tool
- Spatula

## Tips

- Let the turkey rest for 20-25 minutes after cooking to ensure it's juicy.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMQRLaqa/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/6515324f-af58-492d-ae98-4f3b8a44dcdd
- Extracted: 2025-10-26

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