Rubbed and Roasted Turkey

Ingredients

• 1 (12–14-pound) turkey, at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons rubbed sage
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large onion, cut into wedges
• 6 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

1. Remove all oven racks except one. Place the remaining rack on the lowest position in the oven. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2. Remove the neck and giblets, then rinse the turkey with cold water. Pat dry with a paper towel.
3. In a small bowl, mix together sage, paprika, salt, garlic, and pepper together.
4. Use a butter knife to separate the skin from the breast. Be careful not to tear the skin.  Rub half of the seasoning under the skin and around the cavity.
5. Rub the tablespoon of vegetable oil on top of the turkey. Rub the other half of the seasonings on top of the turkey.
6. Place the turkey in a roasting pan.
7. Stuff the onion and bay leaves inside of the cavity.
8. Tuck the wings behind the thighs.
9. Cover the turkey loosely with tin foil. Bake for 3 hours and 30 minutes.
10. Remove the foil and continue to bake for 30 minutes, or until the turkey’s internal temperature reaches 165°F.
11. Let the turkey rest before carving.

 

NUTRITIONAL INFO	PER SERVING
Calories	140 (25 from fat)
Total fat	2.5g
Saturated fat	0g
Cholesterol	65mg
Sodium	390mg
Carbohydrate	2g (0g dietary fiber, 1g sugar)
Protein	27g

 
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