Savory Herb Rub Roasted Turkey
Courtesy of McCormick® 12 Servings • 20 Min. Prep Time • 3 1/2 Hr. Cook Time| Ingredients |
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| 2 Tbsp. McCormick® Rubbed Sage or McCormick® Poultry Seasoning |
| 1 Tbsp. McCormick® Paprika |
| 1 Tbsp. seasoned salt |
| 2 tsp. McCormick® Garlic Powder |
| 1 tsp. McCormick® Ground Black Pepper |
| 3/4 tsp. McCormick® Ground Nutmeg |
| 1 whole turkey (12-14 lb.), fresh or frozen, thawed |
| 1 large onion, cut into wedges |
| 6 McCormick® Bay Leaves |
| 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil |
Directions:
1. Place oven rack in lowest position. Place roasting rack in shallow roasting pan. Mix first 6 ingredients in small bowl.
2. Rinse turkey; pat dry. Place turkey, breast-side up, in prepared pan. Sprinkle about half 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 c. water to pan. Cover turkey loosely with heavy duty foil.
3. Roast in preheated 325°F oven 1 hr. Remove foil. Roast 2- 2 1/2 hr. longer or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (175°F in thigh), basting occasionally with pan juices. Remove turkey from oven. Let stand 20 min. Transfer to platter or carving board and slice. Reserve pan juices to make gravy or to serve with turkey.
