Herbed Rubbed Turkey Recipe

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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

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Herbed Rubbed Turkey Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 4 hours

Yield: 12-14 Servings

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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 meat thermometer reads 180°. Cover turkey and let stand for 15 minutes before slicing. Yield: 12-14 servings.

Originally published as Herbed Rubbed Turkey in Taste of Home December/January 1997, p41