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Roasted Wild Turkey

1 wild turkey (10 to 15 pounds)
2 large apples, quartered
6 to 8 medium red potatoes, quartered
2 pound baby carrots
2 medium onions, sliced
2 cups water
1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup French salad dressing
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup

Printed from tasteofhome.com Aug 21, 2008

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Roasted Wild Turkey cont.

2 tablespoons steak sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Place turkey on a rack in a roasting pan; place apples in turkey
cavity. Place potatoes, carrots and onions around turkey. Pour water
over vegetables. Combine seasoned salt, salt and pepper; rub over
turkey. Combine remaining ingredients; brush over the turkey.
Cover and bake at 325° for 3-1/2 hours or until a meat
thermometer reads 180° baste if desired. Turkey may be uncovered
for the last 30 minutes for additional browning if desired.

Yield: 10-12 servings.