Cook Time

210

minute

Prep Time

20

minute

Serving

12

The herb rub lends delicious savory flavor to the outside of your turkey, while basting keeps the meat juicy inside.

Recipe courtesy of McCormick

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons McCormick® Sage, Rubbed or 2 tablespoons McCormick® Poultry Seasoning
  • tablespoon Paprika
  • 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
  • 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper, Ground
  • 3/4 teaspoon Nutmeg, Ground
  • 1 whole turkey (12 to 14 pounds), fresh or frozen, thawed
  • 1 large onion, cut into wedges
  • 6 Bay Leaves
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps

Place oven rack in lowest position. Preheat oven to 325°F. Place roasting rack in shallow roasting pan. Mix sage, paprika, seasoned salt, garlic powder, pepper and nutmeg in small bowl.

Rinse turkey; pat dry. Place turkey, breast-side up, in prepared pan. Sprinkle about half of the seasoning mixture inside of 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 cup water to pan. Cover turkey loosely with heavy duty foil.

Roast 1 hour. Remove foil. Roast 2 to 2 1/2 hours longer or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (175°F in thigh), basting occasionally with pan juices. Remove turkey from oven. Let stand 20 minutes. Transfer to platter or carving board to slice. Reserve pan juices to make gravy or to serve with turkey.

TIP: For easy cleanup, line roasting pan with heavy duty foil.

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