Seasoned Roast Turkey

Name: Seasoned Roast Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 45 min
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 13-15 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Dinner Recipes, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons seasoned salt; 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 3/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 turkey (13 to 15 pounds); 1/4 cup butter, melted

Rubbing the skin with melted butter keeps this simply seasoned turkey moist and tender.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 turkey (13 to 15 pounds)
1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Place turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting pan; pat dry. Brush with butter. Sprinkle with herb mixture.
Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2-3/4 to 3-1/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with pan drippings. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.) Cover and let stand for 20 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts

4 ounce-weight: 488 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 221mg cholesterol, 698mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 63g protein.

Originally published as Roast Turkey in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2007

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Eoneil

Jan 13, 2013

My husband and I used this recipe to to make our very first turkeys for Thanksgiving, and they were a hit. The turkeys were extremely moist and had an excellent flavor. We made two; one we baked in a roster in the over, and the other we baked in an electric roaster. We accidently left the lid on the roster we put in the oven. When we discovered our error, we took the lid off, and allowed the turkey to brown. I have to say that was one moist turkey! The one in the electric roaster turned out very moist as well. Watch the cooking time, though, because the turkeys were done quite a bit ahead of schedule. We are no longer intimidated by the turkey!
ljs817

Jan 2, 2012

Our whole family loved the turkey. Easy to make and very flavorful. Will use this reciped again.
vikingfans

Nov 24, 2011

Love the seasoning! The flavors blended very well, was easy to make and use! The drippings for gravy were yummy too!!!